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Synonyms of island

5 similar words

Another word for island is holm. Other synonyms of island are ait and oasis.

Synonyms and similar words for island

nounAn entity surrounded by other entities that are very different from itself.

  • oasisA spring of fresh water, surrounded by a fertile region of vegetation, in a desert.

nounLand surrounded by water.

  • aitAn island in a river, especially the River Thames in England.
  • holmSmall island, islet.

nounMore synonyms

  • ey dialectal, obsoleteA small island formed by the buildup of silt or gravel at the confluence of two rivers or streams.

verbMore synonyms

Meaning of island

  1. noun A contiguous area of land, smaller than a continent, totally surrounded by water.
  2. noun A contiguous area of land, smaller than a continent, partially surrounded by water; a peninsula; a half-island.
  3. noun An entity surrounded by other entities that are very different from itself.

Full definition of island

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Questions about synonyms of island

What is another word for island?
Island has 5 synonyms on Word.ws, such as holm, ait and oasis.
What does island mean?
Island means a contiguous area of land, smaller than a continent, totally surrounded by water.

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