islander

[ ahy-luhn-der ]

noun

1. a native or inhabitant of an island.

islander

/ ˈaɪləndə /

noun

1. a native or inhabitant of an island
2. capital a native or inhabitant of the Pacific Islands

Word History and Origins

Origin of islander¹

First recorded in 1540–50; island + -er ¹

Example Sentences

For decades in Australia, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander kids were removed from their families as part of an assimilation policy from successive governments.

From BBC

In Tuesday’s election, Asian Pacific Islander candidates are running against Latino opponents to replace Carrillo in the 52nd Assembly District and Santiago in the 54th.

From Los Angeles Times

Hoang Nguyen, who chairs the Asian Pacific Islander caucus of the California Young Democrats, also has been tracking the Eastside contests.

From Los Angeles Times

The Asian Pacific Islander Leadership PAC also has sent multiple mailers on her behalf, including one featuring a woman holding a sign with the message “Stop Asian Hate.”

From Los Angeles Times

Other famous faces reportedly set to appear on the reality TV show are former professional boxer Barry McGuigan, Love Islander Maura Higgins, and radio and TV personality Rev Richard Coles.

From BBC