islander

noun

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

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There have also been emotional departures over the previous six seasons, such as when Day 1 islander Josh Goldstein left the villa with then-partner Shannon St. Claire after his sister died. Kimi Robinson, USA Today, 8 June 2025 Over the course of the series, in between competing in kooky challenges and going on dates, new islanders are brought in and contestants may re-couple at their discretion — those not paired up are in danger of elimination. Robert Lloyd, Los Angeles Times, 6 June 2025 The remaining female islanders include Chelley Bissainthe, Huda Mustafa, Belle-A Walker and Olandria Carthen. Jack Dunn, Variety, 5 June 2025 By Monica Mercuri However, eighteen minutes into Episode 2, the show’s narrator Iain Stirling revealed the news just before the islanders were shown waking up. Monica Mercuri, Forbes.com, 5 June 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 12 Jun. 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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