He lives in / at XYZ Island.

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He lives in / at XYZ Island.

Can either word be used?

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He lives in / at XYZ Island.

Can either word be used?

Thanks.
Generally 'on' would be used where I come from - if it is an actual island. If "XYZ Island" is actually the name of a city, then 'in' or maybe 'at'.
 
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We mostly use on in BrE.
 
And you can use in for groups of islands- in the Azores, etc.
 
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