island
v. make into an island; furnish with islands; seclude, isolate n. piece of land completely surrounded by water; something which resembles such a piece of land; raised area or a platform set aside for some specific purpose; (Medicine) cluster of cells, piece of tissue separated from others Island n. city in Kentucky (USA) | ||||
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Island Definition from Language, Idioms & Slang Dictionaries & Glossaries
| Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) |
Island
(v. t.)
To furnish with an island or with islands; as, to island the deep.
(v. t.)
To cause to become or to resemble an island; to make an island or islands of; to isle.
(n.)
See Isle, n., 2.
(n.)
Anything regarded as resembling an island; as, an island of ice.
(n.)
A tract of land surrounded by water, and smaller than a continent. Cf. Continent.
(v. t.)
To furnish with an island or with islands; as, to island the deep.
(v. t.)
To cause to become or to resemble an island; to make an island or islands of; to isle.
(n.)
See Isle, n., 2.
(n.)
Anything regarded as resembling an island; as, an island of ice.
(n.)
A tract of land surrounded by water, and smaller than a continent. Cf. Continent.
| WordNet 2.0 |
island
Noun
1. a land mass (smaller than a continent) that is surrounded by water
(hypernym) land, dry land, earth, ground, solid ground, terra firma
(hyponym) Anguilla
(member-holonym) archipelago
2. a zone or area resembling an island
(hypernym) zone
(hyponym) traffic island, safety island, safety isle, safety zone
Noun
1. a land mass (smaller than a continent) that is surrounded by water
(hypernym) land, dry land, earth, ground, solid ground, terra firma
(hyponym) Anguilla
(member-holonym) archipelago
2. a zone or area resembling an island
(hypernym) zone
(hyponym) traffic island, safety island, safety isle, safety zone
| The Phrase Finder |
No man is an island
Meaning
Human beings do not thrive when isolated from others. Donne was a Christian but this concept is shared by other religions, principally Bhuddism
Origin
John Donne (1572-1631), from Devotions Upon Emergent Occasions, Meditation XVII.
"All mankind is of one author, and is one volume; when one man dies, one chapter is not torn out of the book, but translated into a better language; and every chapter must be so translated...As therefore the bell that rings to a sermon, calls not upon the preacher only, but upon the congregation to come: so this bell calls us all: but how much more me, who am brought so near the door by this sickness....No man is an island, entire of itself...any man's death diminishes me, because I am involved in mankind; and therefore never send to know for whom the bell tolls; it tolls for thee."
Meaning
Human beings do not thrive when isolated from others. Donne was a Christian but this concept is shared by other religions, principally Bhuddism
Origin
John Donne (1572-1631), from Devotions Upon Emergent Occasions, Meditation XVII.
"All mankind is of one author, and is one volume; when one man dies, one chapter is not torn out of the book, but translated into a better language; and every chapter must be so translated...As therefore the bell that rings to a sermon, calls not upon the preacher only, but upon the congregation to come: so this bell calls us all: but how much more me, who am brought so near the door by this sickness....No man is an island, entire of itself...any man's death diminishes me, because I am involved in mankind; and therefore never send to know for whom the bell tolls; it tolls for thee."
| Australian Slang |
North Island
Mainland Australia, according to someone in Tasmania
Mainland Australia, according to someone in Tasmania
West Island
people in NZ refer to Australia, as the "West Island" as NZ has two main land masses, North and South Islands
Wouldn't know if it was Whitsunday Passage, Thursday Island or Friday afternoon
not competent to comment on the matter
| Anagram |
island
landis
landis
| hEnglish - advanced version |
island
island
\is"land\ (?), n. [oe. iland, yland, as. īgland, &?;gland, &?;glond; īg, &?;g, island + land, lond, land. as. īg, &?;g, is akin to as. e? water, river, ohg. &?;uwa, g. au meadow, icel. ey island, dan. & sw. ?, goth. ahwa a stream, water, l. aqua water. the s is due to confusion with isle. cf. ait, eyot, ewer, aquatic.]
1. a tract of land surrounded by water, and smaller than a continent. cf. continent.
2. anything regarded as resembling an island; as, an island of ice.
3. (zo?l.) see isle, n., 2.
similar words(28)
kodiak island
traffic island
norfolk island pine
safety island
leyte island
rhode island
lanai island
floating island
wake island
vancouver island
rock island
thousand island dressing
north island edelweiss
rhode island red
rhode island bent
information island
nauru island
canary island til tree
kauai island
lagoon island
island dispenser
pleasant island
demi-island
long island sound
kahoolawe island
island hop
long island
island-dweller
island
\is"land\ (?), n. [oe. iland, yland, as. īgland, &?;gland, &?;glond; īg, &?;g, island + land, lond, land. as. īg, &?;g, is akin to as. e? water, river, ohg. &?;uwa, g. au meadow, icel. ey island, dan. & sw. ?, goth. ahwa a stream, water, l. aqua water. the s is due to confusion with isle. cf. ait, eyot, ewer, aquatic.]
1. a tract of land surrounded by water, and smaller than a continent. cf. continent.
2. anything regarded as resembling an island; as, an island of ice.
3. (zo?l.) see isle, n., 2.
similar words(28)
kodiak island
traffic island
norfolk island pine
safety island
leyte island
rhode island
lanai island
floating island
wake island
vancouver island
rock island
thousand island dressing
north island edelweiss
rhode island red
rhode island bent
information island
nauru island
canary island til tree
kauai island
lagoon island
island dispenser
pleasant island
demi-island
long island sound
kahoolawe island
island hop
long island
island-dweller
| Concise English-Irish Dictionary v. 1.1 |
island
oileán
Innisfáil: Isle of Destiny (This is an ancient poetic name for Dalriada)
oileán
Innisfáil: Isle of Destiny (This is an ancient poetic name for Dalriada)
| English Phonetics |
| JM Welsh <=> English Dictionary |
Ynys
Ynys = n. an island, an isle
Ynys = n. an island, an isle
Island Definition from Science & Technology Dictionaries & Glossaries
| CIA World Factbook 2005 |
Iceland
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Background
Settled by Norwegian and Celtic (Scottish and Irish) immigrants during the late 9th and 10th centuries A.D., Iceland boasts the world's oldest functioning legislative assembly, the Althing, established in 930. Independent for over 300 years, Iceland was subsequently ruled by Norway and Denmark. Fallout from the Askja volcano of 1875 devastated the Icelandic economy and caused widespread famine. Over the next quarter century, 20% of the island's population emigrated, mostly to Canada and the US. Limited home rule from Denmark was granted in 1874 and complete independence attained in 1944. Literacy, longevity, income, and social cohesion are first-rate by world standards.
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| Dream Dictionary |
Island
To dream that you are on an island in a clear stream, signifies pleasant journeys and fortunate enterprises. To a woman, this omens a happy marriage.
A barren island, indicates forfeiture of happiness and money through intemperance.
To see an island, denotes comfort and easy circumstances after much striving and worrying to meet honorable obligations.
To see people on an island, denotes a struggle to raise yourself higher in prominent circles.
To dream that you are on an island in a clear stream, signifies pleasant journeys and fortunate enterprises. To a woman, this omens a happy marriage.
A barren island, indicates forfeiture of happiness and money through intemperance.
To see an island, denotes comfort and easy circumstances after much striving and worrying to meet honorable obligations.
To see people on an island, denotes a struggle to raise yourself higher in prominent circles.
| Dream Symbols |
Island
Heart, circulatory system, emotions
Heart, circulatory system, emotions
Island Definition from Government Dictionaries & Glossaries
| US Zip Codes |
42350
State: KENTUCKY
City: ISLAND
State: KENTUCKY
City: ISLAND
Island Definition from Religion & Spirituality Dictionaries & Glossaries
| Easton's Bible Dictionary |
Island
(Heb. 'i, "dry land," as opposed to water) occurs in its usual signification (Isa. 42:4, 10, 12, 15, comp. Jer. 47:4), but more frequently simply denotes a maritime region or sea-coast (Isa. 20:6, R.V.," coastland;" 23:2, 6; Jer. 2:10; Ezek. 27:6, 7). (See CHITTIM.) The shores of the Mediterranean are called the "islands of the sea" (Isa. 11:11), or the "isles of the Gentiles" (Gen. 10:5), and sometimes simply "isles" (Ps. 72:10); Ezek. 26:15, 18; 27:3, 35; Dan. 11:18).
(Heb. 'i, "dry land," as opposed to water) occurs in its usual signification (Isa. 42:4, 10, 12, 15, comp. Jer. 47:4), but more frequently simply denotes a maritime region or sea-coast (Isa. 20:6, R.V.," coastland;" 23:2, 6; Jer. 2:10; Ezek. 27:6, 7). (See CHITTIM.) The shores of the Mediterranean are called the "islands of the sea" (Isa. 11:11), or the "isles of the Gentiles" (Gen. 10:5), and sometimes simply "isles" (Ps. 72:10); Ezek. 26:15, 18; 27:3, 35; Dan. 11:18).
Island Definition from Society & Culture Dictionaries & Glossaries
| Environmental Engineering (English ver.) |
ISLAND
A land mass, especially one smaller than a continent, entirely surrounded by water. Also see Biome.
A land mass, especially one smaller than a continent, entirely surrounded by water. Also see Biome.
| The Scotch Whisky by SDA v.4.20 |
Islands
* Sub-region in Scotland (part of the Highland region, theoretically), produces smoky, elegant and spiciness malt whiskies.
* Includes the west islands of Jura, Mull, Arran and Skye, and Orkney islands in the North Sea.
* Some distilleries located in the Islands:
Highland Park Distillery and Scapa Distillery (Orkney), Isle of Arran Distillery (a.k.a. Lochranza) (Arran), Isle of Jura Distillery (Jura), Talisker Distillery (Skye), Tobermory Distillery (a.k.a. Ledaig) (Mull).
* Other Regions: Highland, Lowland, Islay and Campbeltown.
Other sub-region: Speyside
* Sub-region in Scotland (part of the Highland region, theoretically), produces smoky, elegant and spiciness malt whiskies.
* Includes the west islands of Jura, Mull, Arran and Skye, and Orkney islands in the North Sea.
* Some distilleries located in the Islands:
Highland Park Distillery and Scapa Distillery (Orkney), Isle of Arran Distillery (a.k.a. Lochranza) (Arran), Isle of Jura Distillery (Jura), Talisker Distillery (Skye), Tobermory Distillery (a.k.a. Ledaig) (Mull).
* Other Regions: Highland, Lowland, Islay and Campbeltown.
Other sub-region: Speyside
Royal Island
Royal Island 17, 21, 30 YO Finest old, De Luxe Blended Scotch Whisky
By: Isle of Arran Distillers Ltd. (Arran, Scotland)
Island Definition from Arts & Humanities Dictionaries & Glossaries
| English-Latin Online Dictionary |
island
insula
insula
Island Definition from Entertainment & Music Dictionaries & Glossaries
| English to Federation-Standard Golic Vulcan |
Island
vikuvtra
vikuvtra
Island Definition from Computer & Internet Dictionaries & Glossaries
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Island Definition from Business & Finance Dictionaries & Glossaries
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Island Definition from Encyclopedia Dictionaries & Glossaries
| Wikipedia English - The Free Encyclopedia |
Island
An island (IPA: //) or isle (IPA: //) is any piece of land that is completely surrounded by water, above high tide, and isolated from other significant landmasses. Very small islands such as emergent land features on atolls are called islets. A key or cay is another name for a small island or islet. An island in a river or lake may be called an eyot, IPA . There are two main types of islands: continental islands and oceanic islands. There are also artificial islands. A grouping of geographically and/or geologically related islands is called an archipelago.
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Iceland
Iceland, officially the Republic of Iceland (; ) is a country of north-western Europe, comprising the island of Iceland and its outlying islets in the North Atlantic Ocean between the rest of Europe and Greenland. As of October 2007, it had a population of approx 313,000. Its capital and largest city is Reykjavík.
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