island synonyms

island

n.

  1. Land surrounded by water

    isle, islet, bar, key, cay, atoll, holm, isla (Spanish), île (French), jima (Japanese), archipelago; see also land 1, reef.

  2. An isolated spot

    haven, retreat, refuge, sanctuary; see refuge 1, shelter.

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