islander
Americannoun
noun
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a native or inhabitant of an island
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(capital) a native or inhabitant of the Pacific Islands
Etymology
Origin of islander
Example Sentences
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Recalling one such journey, islander Tony Usman said "it was very scary", as the poor weather made the transfer from a small boat to the ferry treacherous.
From Barron's ● May 18, 2026
“It was dark yellow, sometimes black,” one islander told Robie.
From Slate ● Jul. 22, 2025
Throughout filming, all cast members have an appointed psychologist at the villa - and check ins can be initiated by an islander, as cast members are called on the series, or the doctor.
From BBC ● Jun. 28, 2025
I am not an islander but I am a proud Washingtonian who feels like our ferry system should be one of the top sources of state pride.
From Seattle Times ● Dec. 1, 2023
I had a faint hope that the Captain, not being an islander, would take the heat as an excuse to slow down a bit.
From "Jacob Have I Loved" by Katherine Paterson
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