islanders
n. countable B1 Intermediate US //ˈaɪɫəndɝz// UK //ˈaɪləndəz// is·landers
n. people who live on an island. You use this word to describe the local community of a place surrounded by water.
n. the inhabitants or residents of an island. Refers to a collective group of people living in a geographically isolated landmass surrounded by water.
The islanders rely on fishing for their food.
After the storm, the islanders worked together to repair the damaged pier before the next ferry arrived.
The unique dialect spoken by the islanders has been preserved for centuries due to their limited contact with the mainland population.
Usage
Plural form of 'islander'; typically used to refer to the community as a whole.