👉 Islandish is a term used in linguistics to describe a language or dialect that has been influenced by the culture and customs of an island or group of islands. It refers to a region where languages and cultures are closely related but not necessarily mutually intelligible. The term "islandish" was coined in the 19th century, specifically around the time the English colonization of Hawaii started. The term has since become increasingly popular among linguists and researchers studying island cultures and their interactions with
