islandwide

Islandwide is an adjective used to describe something that covers or affects an entire island. It is formed from island and wide and is frequently written as island-wide, though islandwide is also widely accepted in many publications. The term is used across disciplines to denote scope that includes all parts of an island rather than only a portion.

In geography and planning, islandwide scope is used to describe surveys, services, or policies that span the whole island, from coastal to inland areas. It contrasts with regional or local designs that apply only to a subset of municipalities or neighborhoods.

Common contexts include islandwide public health campaigns, utility networks, transportation planning, and conservation measures. Examples include an islandwide vaccination campaign that targets residents throughout the island, islandwide flood defenses, and islandwide climate resilience initiatives.

Challenges include geographic diversity, transport logistics, and heterogeneous population distribution; effective islandwide programs require coordination across municipal boundaries and alignment of infrastructure. While islandwide plans aim for uniform coverage, they must accommodate local conditions and exemptions where appropriate.