Meaning & use
Kelper
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An informal term for a native or inhabitant of the Falkland Islands.
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The Kelpers voted overwhelmingly to remain a British overseas territory.
He grew up as a Kelper, fishing the cold South Atlantic waters around the islands.
A note on using this word
The nickname derives from the large kelp forests surrounding the Falkland Islands' coastline.
Words with a similar meaning
Falkland Islander
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