This is the 447th most frequent Greek word.
νησί
The Greek word "νησί" means "island" in English.
Here, "νησί" refers to a specific geographical feature, an island.
Το νησί βρίσκεται στη μέση του Αιγαίου.
The island is located in the middle of the Aegean Sea.
In this sentence, "νησί" is used generically to mean any island suitable for vacations.
Όταν πηγαίνουμε καλοκαιρινές διακοπές, πάντα προτιμούμε ένα όμορφο νησί.
When we go on summer vacations, we always prefer a beautiful island.
In this historical context, "νησί" describes islands utilized as hubs in trade during antiquity.