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单词 off-island
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Definition of off-island in English:

off-island

noun ˈɒfˌʌɪlənd
British
  • An island off the shore of a larger, central, or main island; specifically the inhabited islands of the Isles of Scilly other than the main island of St Mary's.

adverb ˈɒfˌʌɪlənd
North American
  • Off or away from an island.

    离岛地

adjective ˈɒfˌʌɪlənd
North American
  • Not belonging to an island; done, produced, owned, etc., off an island.

Derivatives

  • off-islander

  • noun ɒfˈʌɪləndə
    • 1North American. A visitor or temporary resident on an island; originally specifically a visitor to the island of Nantucket.

      Many off-islanders fished from the island in the summer, an arrangement that well-suited island buyers and merchants.
      Example sentencesExamples
      • City planners have figured that we can stem the tide of city-dwellers to the ‘burbs by making off-islanders spend a good chunk of their lifespan sitting motionless in their car.
      • However, the kinship ties between off-islanders and residents continue to be strong.
    • 2Isles of Scilly. An inhabitant of an island of the Isles of Scilly other than the main island, St Mary's.

Origin

Late 19th century; earliest use found in Margaret Courtney (1834–1920). From off- + island<br>early 20th century. From off + island. Compare earlier off-islander.

Definition of off-island in US English:

off-island

nounˈɒfˌʌɪlənd
British
  • An island off the shore of a larger, central, or main island; specifically the inhabited islands of the Isles of Scilly other than the main island of St Mary's.

adverbˈɒfˌʌɪlənd
North American
  • Off or away from an island.

    离岛地

adjectiveˈɒfˌʌɪlənd
North American
  • Not belonging to an island; done, produced, owned, etc., off an island.

Origin

Late 19th century; earliest use found in Margaret Courtney (1834–1920). From off- + island<br>early 20th century. From off + island. Compare earlier off-islander.

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