islander

noun

is·land·er ˈī-lən-dər

: a native or inhabitant of an island

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In the reunion trailer, the islanders walk the pink carpet and meet the fans who have been deciding their fate all summer. — Alejandra Gularte, Vulture, 27 Aug. 2026 In the sneak peek, the islanders address the major drama that happened in the Fijian villa over the summer, and things seem to be heating up. — Taylor Ardrey, USA Today, 26 Aug. 2026 Goldson, inspired by her upbringing among accomplished islanders, self-funded the initiative to acknowledge those who shaped the Vineyard's identity. — Doug Melville, Forbes.com, 23 Aug. 2026 That's enough to loosen steep slopes where some of the 210,000 islanders live off the grid in improvised housing. — ABC News, 16 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for islander

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circa 1550, in the meaning defined above

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islander

noun

is·land·er ˈī-lən-dər

: a person born or living on an island

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