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Meaning of Islander | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B2
ˈaɪləndə

Definitions

  1. Ellipsis of Prince Edward Islander.
    abbreviation, alt-of, ellipsis
  2. A person who lives on an island.
  3. Ellipsis of Vancouver Islander.
    abbreviation, alt-of, ellipsis
  4. Ellipsis of Pacific Islander.
    abbreviation, alt-of, ellipsis

Equivalents

Examples

“Susan happily introducing speaker Steve Smith, Channel Eleven’s newzanchor, ya’know, and an islandophile from wayyy back – and as of this writing, a newly retired islander and fisherman.”
“The Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO) has categorically ruled out any new negotiations saying the future of the Falklands can only be decided by the islanders themselves in accordance with the UN principle of self-determination.”

CEFR level

B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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