Nesides

Nesides (plural: Nesides) is a rarely used historical term that generally refers to inhabitants of islands, or people originating from islands. The word itself is derived from the Greek word nēsos (νῆσος), meaning "island." While nēsos is still a common component in modern scientific or geographic terminology related to islands, "Nesides" as a direct descriptor of island dwellers is largely archaic. The term saw occasional usage in classical and Renaissance literature, primarily to evoke a sense of exoticism or difference when discussing island cultures or populations. Its use implies a separation from mainland populations and a distinct identity shaped by island life. The term is not commonly used in contemporary academic or popular writing.