Falkland Islander

English

Etymology

From Falkland Islands +‎ -er.

Noun

Falkland Islander (plural Falkland Islanders)

  1. A person from the Falkland Islands or of descent of the Falkland Islands.
    Synonyms: Falklander, (dated) Kelper, (rare, see usage notes at Malvinas) Malvinian
    • 1982 June 30, Graham Bound, “Islanders Demand New Elections”, in The Penguin News‎[1], number 20, Stanley, Falkland Islands: Graham Bound, pages 12-13; republished by the Jane Cameron National Archives, 2020 August 23:
      "Chief Secretary" under the Argentine occu­pation Carlos Bloomer Reive said to at least one Falkland Islander "why were you so surprised? Your people knew of the invasion at least a month in advance.”

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