islander
EYE-lun-duh
Islander (noun) means a person who lives on an island. Example: “Every islander knows when the ferry is due.”
noun
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A person who lives on an island.
"Every islander knows when the ferry is due."
"The islanders held a meeting about the new harbour."
"She grew up as an islander and misses the sea."
How to use islander
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishSomeone who lives on an island.
When to use it
It is a neutral, everyday word.
Common pairings
the islanders
a Pacific islander
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Etymology
The word is formed from island and the ending -er. It replaced the Middle English insulane, which came from Latin.
Rhymes for islander
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What does islander mean?
An islander is someone who lives on an island.
What is the plural of islander?
The plural is islanders.
How do you pronounce islander?
It is pronounced EYE-lun-duh in British English, with the stress on the first syllable.
What is the meaning of islander?
"islander" (noun) means a person who lives on an island.
