ISLANDER

islander, island-dweller

(noun) an inhabitant of an island

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Noun

islander (plural islanders)

A person who lives on an island.

Synonyms

• islandman, island-man, island man

Hyponyms

• islandwoman, island-woman, island woman

Anagrams

• Ladniers, Seriland, Sindelar, linderas, sire-land, sireland

Noun

Islander (plural Islanders)

Abbreviation of Prince Edward Islander.

Inhabitant of Vancouver Island.

Clipping of Pacific Islander.

Anagrams

• Ladniers, Seriland, Sindelar, linderas, sire-land, sireland

Source: Wiktionary


Is"land*er, n.

Definition: An inhabitant of an island.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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