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
The islander who grabbed most of the headlines this year didn't actually make the final.
From BBC • Jul. 29, 2024
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
My mother not being an islander and the islanders not being acquainted with pianos, no one realized at the beginning the effect of damp salt air on the instrument.
From "Jacob Have I Loved" by Katherine Paterson
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