off-is|land

off-is|land
off-is|land «AWF Y luhnd, OF-», noun, adjective, adverb.
–n.
an offshore island: »

The off-islands may seem to be just across the nautical street but the journey can still be an experience on a rough day (Sunday Times).

–adj.
U.S. visiting or temporarily residing on an island; being an off-islander.
–adv.
away from an island: »

One islander…planned to go off-island (New York Times).


Useful english dictionary. 2012.

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