148 Another Word for Island? – Island Synonyms & Antonyms

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Meaning of island

A piece of land surrounded by water

Etymology of island

The word "island" comes from Old English "īegland", which is a combination of "īeg" (island) and "land" (land or earth), with the term "īeg" possibly derived from Old English "īe" or "īeg", related to Old Norse "ey" and Old English "īg" meaning island

Synonyms

isle atoll archipelago reef key cay islet rock shoal bank spit peninsula headland promontory cape coast shoreline landmass continent mainland territory province region district area zone sector parcel plot tract estate property land soil ground turf earth

Definitions

  • A piece of land surrounded by water on all sides
  • * A region of land, especially one that is isolated or hard to reach

Usage Examples

  • The island of Hawaii is known for its beautiful beaches and active volcanoes
  • * The family went on a vacation to a remote island in the Caribbean

Antonyms

mainland continent landmass shore coastline beach harbor port metropolis city town village suburb neighborhood district downtown uptown countryside inland interior hinterland continent terra firma dry land solid ground

Related Adjectives

isolated remote secluded secluded inaccessible inaccessible hard-to-reach distant far-off coastal shoreline beachfront waterfront marine nautical aquatic oceanic tropical subtropical temperate polar icy frozen barren rocky sandy volcanic coral limestone mountainous hilly flat low-lying

Related Nouns

coast shoreline beach harbor port lighthouse buoy reef atoll archipelago key cay islet rock shoal bank spit peninsula headland promontory cape landmass continent mainland territory province region district area zone

Related Verbs

surround encircle enclose isolate separate divide split detach disconnect disembark arrive land dock moor anchor sail navigate explore discover settle inhabit populate colonize
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