islander

/ˈaɪlændər/

Definitions

1. noun

A person who lives on an island, especially one who is native to it.

“The islander was familiar with the local customs and traditions.”

2. noun

A person who inhabits a remote or isolated area, often with limited access to the outside world.

“The islander’s way of life was vastly different from that of the city dwellers.”

Synonyms

  • inhabitant
  • native
  • resident

Antonyms

  • city dweller
  • mainlander
  • urbanite