islander

[ahy-luhn-der]

noun

1. a native or inhabitant of an island.

islander

/ ˈaɪləndə /

noun

1. a native or inhabitant of an island

2. (capital) a native or inhabitant of the Pacific Islands

Word History and Origins

Origin of islander¹

First recorded in 1540–50; island + -er ¹

Example Sentences

An electricity event is being held in Guernsey in a bid to help islanders save money on energy bills during the winter.

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The 1,500-signature petition said the axing of GST on food - currently set at 5% for the majority of goods and services in Jersey - would help ease the cost of living for islanders.

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Mr Walker said every day islanders saw food costs rising but there were savings that could be made.

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Sleat Peninsula - historic lands of the Clan MacDonald - have been met with protests by some islanders concerned about how the land might be managed in the future.

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The report said a small number of islanders opposed selling it, preferring instead for the castle to be transferred into community ownership or fall into ruin in a managed way.

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