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island

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/ˈaɪlənd/ · is-land

A piece of land surrounded by water.

Meanings

nounformal

A piece of land surrounded by water.

زمین کا وہ ٹکڑا جو پانی سے گھرا ہوا ہو۔

جزیرہ

jazeera

Synonyms

landmasscontinentlandزمینتھلسرزمین

Antonyms

mainlandبراعظم

Common Collocations

  • tropical island
  • deserted island
  • island hopping

Example Sentences

The island is a popular tourist destination.

جزیرہ ایک مشہور سیاحتی منزل ہے۔

Jazeera aik mashhoor sayahati manzil hai.

They spent their vacation on a secluded island.

انہوں نے اپنی چھٹیاں ایک الگ تھلگ جزیرے پر گزاریں۔

Unhon ne apni chhuttiyan aik alag thalj jazeera par guzaareen.

The island was once home to many native tribes.

یہ جزیرہ کبھی بہت سی مقامی قبائل کا گھر تھا۔

Yeh jazeera kabhi bohat si maqami qabeel ka ghar tha.

Easily Confused With

isle:An isle is a small island, typically found in a river or lake, whereas an island refers to land surrounded by water regardless of size.

Word Family

islandish
adjectiveجزیرائی

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Think of an 'island' as an isolated piece of land surrounded by water.

Imagine a palm-fringed island in a sparkling blue sea.

📖 Etymology

Origin: Old English "ātheling" — land near water

First known use: before the 12th century

The term 'island' comes from the Old English word 'ātheling', which referred to land surrounded by water.