islander

noun

is·land·er ˈī-lən-dər

: a native or inhabitant of an island

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Long before colonialism brought slavery to the Caribbean, the native islanders saw hurricanes and storms as part of the normal cycle of life. —

Farah Nibbs, The Conversation, 22 Oct. 2024 Each of the Love Island USA couples who are still together have at least one member who was a day one islander, while Will and Kyra were the only couple where both members were original contestants. —

Jason Pham, StyleCaster, 21 July 2024 There's even a toll-free number to call to report any debris islanders might come across. —

Mike Deehan, Axios, 18 July 2024 Souza told us about the early islanders’ sophisticated system of aquaculture and pointed out the eel, barracuda, and — excitement! — puffer fish that live in the ponds today. —

Flora Stubbs, Travel + Leisure, 17 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for islander