Word
islander
Phoneticsis·lander
US/ˈaɪɫəndɝ/
UK/ˈaɪləndɐ/
Countable noun
Definition
n. a person who lives on an island. It is often used to describe someone who was born there or has lived there for a long time.
n. an inhabitant of an island. Often used to distinguish residents of smaller landmasses from those living on the mainland.
Examples
“The local islanders are very welcoming to tourists.”
“Many islanders rely on the daily ferry service to bring fresh supplies from the mainland.”
“The traditional music of the region reflects the unique cultural heritage of the islanders, who have remained relatively isolated for centuries.”
Examples
simple
“The local islanders are very welcoming to tourists.”
contextual
“Many islanders rely on the daily ferry service to bring fresh supplies from the mainland.”
complex
“The traditional music of the region reflects the unique cultural heritage of the islanders, who have remained relatively isolated for centuries.”
Etymology
From island + -er. Displaced Middle English insulane (“islander”), from Latin īnsulānus (“islander”).
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Word family
NOUN
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B1 PreliminaryIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.4.0–5.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 3.0–3.544–71TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.550–784
- Frequency
- Occasional
- Level
- B1 · Intermediate
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