Island

usgb/ˈaɪlənd/
noun

A piece of land surrounded by water.

She visited a small tropical island in the Pacific Ocean.
Visual representation of "island" - A piece of land surrounded by water.

Often appears as...

  • tropical island
  • deserted island
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Size Variance

Islands can range from vast landmasses to tiny rocks in the sea, size doesn't define them.

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Greenland is the world's largest island.
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Not Always Tropical

Islands exist in all climates, including polar areas, not just warm tropical regions.

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Iceland is a Nordic island country.
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Populated or Not

Some islands have large populations, while others are uninhabited.

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Robinson Crusoe found himself on an uninhabited island.
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