islander

American  

[ahy-luhn-der] / ˈaɪ lən dər /

noun

1. a native or inhabitant of an island.

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islander British  

/ ˈaɪləndə /

noun

1. a native or inhabitant of an island

2. (capital) a native or inhabitant of the Pacific Islands

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Etymology

Origin of islander

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

Example Sentences

In the comments, islanders suggested different ways for the groups to use up the fruit.

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"It was a cathartic moment for the islanders. Testament not just to Sergei and Tszman, but to the island itself and what it takes to live on an island like that."

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The president of Guernsey's Overseas Aid and Development Commission has defended the island's spending on international aid, saying it was something islanders should be "proud" of.

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He said islanders are "our eyes on the ground" and hoped they would embrace the new reporting tool.

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Future Sark was launched with a presentation at Island Hall, which was attended by the lieutenant governor of Guernsey and an estimated 100 islanders.

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