Icelander

noun

Ice·land·er ˈīs-ˌlan-dər

ˈīs-lən-

plural Icelanders

: a native or inhabitant of Iceland

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As with most things in Iceland, your best route is to consult an Icelander. — Erika Owen, Condé Nast Traveler, 16 June 2026 English is taught as a second language in schools early on, so nearly every Icelander speaks it fluently. — Lauren Schuster, Miami Herald, 20 Apr. 2026 In Iceland, English is taught as a second language in schools early on, so nearly every Icelander speaks it fluently. — Lauren Schuster, Sacbee.com, 20 Apr. 2026 Iceland teaches English as a second language in schools early on, so nearly every Icelander speaks it fluently. — Lauren Schuster, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 20 Apr. 2026 In 2020, Icelander John Snorri set out on that mission, aided by Pakistani climber Ali Sadpara. — Matthew Carey, Deadline, 21 Jan. 2026

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1613, in the meaning defined above

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Icelander

noun

Ice·land·er

ˈī-ˌslan-dər,

ˈī-slən-

: a person born or living in Iceland

Icelander

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