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islander

Pronunciation: [ˈaɪ.ləndər]

Word

Context: “geography”

(noun) a person who lives on an island. If someone was born or raised on an island, you can call them an islander.

Example

The islander shared stories about their life by the sea with the visitors.

Example

He is not an islander; he was born on the mainland.

Example

What makes you consider someone an islander?

Context: “cultural identity”

(noun) a member of a particular cultural or ethnic group associated with a specific island. This could mean people with special traditions or ways of life from that island.

Example

As an islander, she proudly celebrated her culture during the festival.

Example

Being an islander does not mean everyone has the same beliefs.

Example

What traditions do islanders usually have that are different from others?

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