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interisland

interisland

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Happening between islands, for example by ferry or plane
  • adjective
  • /ˌɪntərˈaɪlənd/
: interisleño
  • The interisland ferry service is very reliable.

Examples

  • An interisland competition brought together teams from several neighboring islands.

  • They rely on interisland ferries to transport goods and people across the archipelago.

  • The interisland flight was delayed due to bad weather between the two islands.

  • Many tourists prefer the interisland flights for convenience.

  • The interisland ferry operates daily, connecting the two islands quickly and conveniently.

  • Travelers can enjoy scenic views aboard an interisland boat during their trip.

  • The interisland flight reduced the travel time significantly between the islands.

Surface Forms

interisland positive

Morphology

interisland = island (transparent) = inter + island

Formed by the productive prefix 'inter-' meaning 'between' attached to the noun 'island', so the meaning 'between islands' is directly derivable.

Etymology

The word interisland joins the part inter- meaning 'between', as in international or interstate, with island. So, it means 'between islands', used for flights, ferries, or events that move or happen from one island to another.