islandness

Noun

uncountable

The property of being or belonging to an island, especially insofar as it affects society and culture.

Japanese Meaning

島であること、または島に属する性質、特にそれが社会や文化に与える影響に注目した属性。

The islandness of the remote community shaped its dialect, food traditions, and social rhythms.

その離島コミュニティの島らしさが方言や食習慣、社会生活のリズムを形作った。

Sense（1）

The property of being or belonging to an island, especially insofar as it affects society and culture.