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

There’s even a shaggy-bearded off-islander, an academic expert who has arrived to help find a solution. — Andy Lewis, HollywoodReporter, 25 July 2026

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

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