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Definition island in British English

island noun

[countable] noun
/ˈaɪlənd/
1

a piece of land that is completely surrounded by water

Example

The hotel is the best on the island.

Example

islands off the west coast of Canada

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1.1

used in the name of an island

Example

the Philippine Islands

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1.2

connected with an island, or living on an island

Example

a small island nation

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Definition island in British English