Islandlet: meaning, definitions and examples

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islandlet

 

[ ˈaɪləndlɪt ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

small landmass

A small island; a very tiny piece of land surrounded by water. Islandlets are often uninhabited and may be difficult to access.

Synonyms

cay, islet, key

Examples of usage

  • We discovered a beautiful islandlet during our boat trip.
  • The islandlet was home to a variety of bird species.

Translations

Translations of the word "islandlet" in other languages:

🇵🇹 ilhéu

🇮🇳 छोटा द्वीप

🇩🇪 Inselchen

🇮🇩 pulau kecil

🇺🇦 острівець

🇵🇱 wysepka

🇯🇵 小島 (こじま)

🇫🇷 îlot

🇪🇸 islote

🇹🇷 adacık

🇰🇷 작은 섬

🇸🇦 جزيرة صغيرة

🇨🇿 ostrůvek

🇸🇰 ostrovček

🇨🇳 小岛 (xiǎo dǎo)

🇸🇮 otoček

🇮🇸 eyja

🇰🇿 шағын арал

🇬🇪 კუნძულაკი

🇦🇿 kiçik ada

🇲🇽 islote

Etymology

The word 'islandlet' is a diminutive form of the word 'island', indicating a small or miniature version of an island. The term has been used to describe small landmasses surrounded by water, often found in oceans, lakes, or rivers. Islandlets may vary in size and can be either natural or man-made. They play a role in ecosystems and can offer unique habitats for flora and fauna.