islander

noun

is·​land·​er ˈī-lən-dər 

: a native or inhabitant of an island

Examples of islander in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Interest—from both visitors and islanders—is gently shifting away from polishing playboy yachts or appeasing the decadent whims of retirees, to something, well, more real. — Jonnie Bayfield, Condé Nast Traveler, 19 July 2026

The war in 1982 killed 649 Argentine troops, 255 British service personnel and three islanders. — Jill Lawless, Los Angeles Times, 16 July 2026

Bryce and Trinity hugged and kissed as fireworks went off and their fellow islanders applauded. — Julia Moore, PEOPLE, 13 July 2026

When their fellow islanders were later asked to vote on the two least compatible couples, Caleb and Bacciocco were sent home, along with Gal Tshnieder and Amora Robinson on Episode 27. — Tanya Fedak, Variety, 10 July 2026

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1550, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

islander

noun

is·​land·​er ˈī-lən-dər 

: a person born or living on an island