Islander
ˈaɪləndər
Definitions
A person who lives on an island.
ˈaɪləndər
The islanders rely heavily on fishing for their livelihood.
💡 Simply: An islander is someone who calls an island home. Imagine you live on a beautiful tropical island surrounded by water; you'd be an islander!
👶 For kids: An islander is a person who lives on an island.
More Examples
Many islanders are skilled sailors.
Tourism is an important source of income for the islanders.
How It's Used
"The islanders of the Pacific Ocean have a rich cultural history."
"The islanders were isolated from the mainland due to geographical barriers."
Synonyms & Antonyms
Antonyms
From "island" + "-er," indicating a person who lives on an island. The word's usage dates back to the 16th century.
The term 'islander' has been used since the early 16th century to refer to the inhabitants of islands, reflecting the increasing exploration and mapping of the world.
Memory tip
Think of the "island" and add "-er" to form "islander" - someone who is *on* the island!
Word Origin
"From 'island' (Old English *īegland* - land surrounded by water) and the suffix '-er' (denoting a person). "