islander

noun

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

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The new bombshells, Gabriel Vasconcelos and Keyda, take away the unhappy islanders, two men and two women, to another room to make out more and get to know each other. Alejandra Gularte, Vulture, 3 June 2026 The conflict cost the lives of 649 Argentinians, 255 Britons, and three islanders before Argentina surrendered. Michael Cox, New York Times, 3 June 2026 Peacock's popular dating series debuted June 2, and viewers watched as the 10 starting islanders entered the Fijian villa. Taylor Ardrey, USA Today, 3 June 2026 Doughty added that four islanders hitched a lift with the Hondius to nearby St. Helena. Erika Edwards, NBC news, 8 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for islander

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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 4 Jun. 2026.

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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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