islander

noun

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

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For centuries, islanders lined fishing docks below the castle, waving handkerchiefs at ships setting sail for America. Lauren Frayer, NPR, 14 Sep. 2025 The heartwarming story of the islanders caring for thousands of passengers was turned into art, the musical Come From Away. Michael Goldstein, Forbes.com, 11 Sep. 2025 The all-stars joining this season include three islanders from this summer’s Season 7 of Love Island USA — Andreina, Charlie and Chris — along with Season 6’s Andrea and Kendall. Dave Nemetz, TVLine, 9 Sep. 2025 And then there are islanders from series in the UK, Australia, the Netherlands and more. Christopher Kuhagen, jsonline.com, 9 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for islander

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First Known Use

circa 1550, in the meaning defined above

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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 19 Sep. 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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