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islander

n. countable
B1 Intermediate US //ˈaɪɫəndɝ// UK //ˈaɪləndɐ// is·lander

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.


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.

Synonyms
Origin

From island + -er. Displaced Middle English insulane (“islander”), from Latin īnsulānus (“islander”).

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