Islander: meaning, definitions and examples
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islander
[ หaษชlษndษr ]
geographical context
An islander is a person who resides on an island. This term can refer to inhabitants of both large islands and small, often remote land masses. Islanders can have unique cultures and traditions influenced by their geographical location.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The islanders celebrate their annual festival with traditional music.
- Many islanders rely on fishing for their livelihood.
- The islanders have developed a rich cultural heritage.
- Tourists are often fascinated by the islanders' way of life.
Translations
Translations of the word "islander" in other languages:
๐ต๐น ilhรฉu
๐ฎ๐ณ เคฆเฅเคตเฅเคชเคตเคพเคธเฅ
๐ฉ๐ช Inselbewohner
๐ฎ๐ฉ penduduk pulau
๐บ๐ฆ ะพััััะฒ'ัะฝะธะฝ
๐ต๐ฑ wyspiarz
๐ฏ๐ต ๅณถๆฐ
๐ซ๐ท insulaire
๐ช๐ธ isleรฑo
๐น๐ท ada sakini
๐ฐ๐ท ์ฌ ์ฃผ๋ฏผ
๐ธ๐ฆ ุณุงูู ุฌุฒูุฑุฉ
๐จ๐ฟ ostrovan
๐ธ๐ฐ ostrovan
๐จ๐ณ ๅฒๆฐ
๐ธ๐ฎ otokan
๐ฎ๐ธ eyjaskeggja
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะฐัะฐะป ัาฑัาัะฝั
๐ฌ๐ช แแฃแแซแฃแแแก แแชแฎแแแ แแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ ada sakini
๐ฒ๐ฝ isleรฑo
Etymology
The term 'islander' is derived from the word 'island', which has its origins in Old English 'ฤซegland', a combination of 'ฤซeg' meaning 'island, river island' and 'land' meaning 'land'. The use of 'islander' emerged to describe people living specifically on islands, emphasizing their cultural and geographical identity. Throughout history, island communities have developed distinct social structures, languages, and ways of life shaped by their isolation from mainland cultures. The concept of an islander evokes a sense of community, resilience, and connection to the surrounding ocean, often implying unique lifestyles and practices distinct from those of continental populations.
Word Frequency Rank
This word's position of #34,139 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.
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