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Meanings of island in English

Russian
остров
Portuguese
insular
Spanish
isleño
Catalan
illa
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Sub-continental land that is surrounded by water.

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остров
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A barrier on roads and highways between the opposing flows of traffic, usually covered with vegetation.

Area in the middle of a road where pedestrians can wait while crossing.

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Examples for "traffic island"
Examples for "traffic island"
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On Tuesday I decided to explore the traffic island from the inside.
Wired
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The vehicle apparently became engulfed in flames on a busy traffic island.
The Irish Times
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Felix took the lead, crossing to the traffic island after this guy.
The strain
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There were three people on the traffic island besides the drunk woman.
The new yorker
5
The woman was standing on an traffic island in the middle of Bway.
The new yorker
Usage of island in English
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Commissioner Northern Uraia Rainima said the island had great potential for development.
Radio NZ
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The Cuban government has so far confirmed ten cases on the island.
Reuters
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However, consumers seeking to book a tropical-island adventure will have no problem.
Wired
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The programme will recognise innovation by financial services companies across the island.
The Irish Times
5
Today the divers continued their work in the water off the island.
Radio NZ
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Please do your best to help our beautiful island, one local said.
BBC
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A new geological map of the island of Ireland was published today.
The Irish Times
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Thousands of children are living in appalling conditions on the Greek island.
The Guardian
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History casts a long shadow: most especially the history of our island.
The Irish Times
10
He said the change would benefit many on the island, including visitors.
Radio NZ
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The case raised concern on social media about outer island medical care.
Radio NZ
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The new government on the island has agreed to an independent review.
Reuters
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After long years of the fo'cs'le the island was a change indeed.
The Blue Lagoon
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Their day's repair work underlined how fragile the island's power system remains.
The Guardian
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Concerning the pacification of the island of Mindanao; in the year 1600
The Philippine Islands, 1493-1898 — Volume 11 of 55 / 1599-1602 ...
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Also read: Listen: How to save enough money to buy an island
The South African
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Translations for island
Catalan
illailles
Island through the time
Island across language varieties
New Zealand
Common
Australia
Common
Ireland
Common
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