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Shetlander

Shetlander

6.6
A person from the Shetland Islands in northern Scotland
  • noun
  • /ˈʃɛt.ləndər/
translation icon : shetlandés
  • A Shetlander often feels a deep connection to the rugged landscapes of the Shetland Islands.

Examples

  • "Culture was something every Shetlander, regardless of politics, already possessed—and hence not secret—but whose potential was still to be discovered, much like a hidden talent."

    Academic text (1990)

  • Thus I might choose to identify myself as British, Scots, Shetlander, Whalsayman, or as belonging to some particular kinship-neighbourhood nexus in Whalsay.

    Academic text (1991)

  • During the festival, every Shetlander proudly showcased their traditional music and dance.

  • As a Shetlander, she enjoys sharing stories about the islands' history and culture.

Synonyms

islander
vsShetlander
38 2.0

A person who lives on or comes from an island

is from a specific island group in Scotland rather than any island generally
Scot
vsShetlander
21 1.9

A person born in or living in Scotland

is from a specific island group within Scotland rather than the whole country

Surface Forms

Shetlander singular
Shetlanders plural

Morphology

Shetlander = Shetland (transparent) = Shetland + er

Formed from the place name 'Shetland' plus the productive suffix '-er' meaning an inhabitant, so the relation is directly inferable.

Etymology

Shetlander comes from the island name Shetland and the ending -er, which means 'a person from', just like Londoner. So a Shetlander is someone who comes from or lives in the Shetland Islands.