der Inselstaat
Translation
island state, island nation
Examples
Japan ist ein großer Inselstaat.
Japan is a large island state.
Viele Inselstaaten leben vom Tourismus.
Many island nations live off tourism.
Grammar Patterns
to be an island state Japan is an island state.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Inselnation
Etymology
Composed of 'Insel' (island) and 'Staat' (state).
Memory Tips
Think of countries that are both an 'island' (Insel) and a 'state' (Staat), like the UK or Japan.