islander

noun

is·​land·​er ˈī-lən-dər How to pronounce islander (audio)
: a native or inhabitant of an island

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Set on an isolated Scottish island, The Edge of the World dramatises the shifts in play in a remote community as older generations struggle to retain their culture as younger islanders look to leave in search of more modern lifestyles. Zac Ntim, Deadline, 30 July 2025 Over the course of six weeks, 30 islanders came to play, coupled up and competed to win America’s heart. Abby Bessinger, AZCentral.com, 21 July 2025 Beginning with five pairs who choose to couple up, the show then sees the islanders through eight weeks of fierce competition as bombshells enter the villa and games are played to see who will leave the villa as the strongest couple. Madison E. Goldberg, People.com, 15 July 2025 Besides, the islanders could barely get out of the villa before the Season 8 call to audition was posted. Taryn Finley, Refinery29, 15 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for islander

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1550, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of islander was circa 1550

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“Islander.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/islander. Accessed 20 Aug. 2025.

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islander

noun
is·​land·​er ˈī-lən-dər How to pronounce islander (audio)
: a person born or living on an island

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