I defame native of Inis Oirr, perhaps? (8)
I believe the answer is:
islander
'native of inis oirr perhaps?' is the definition.
I can't tell whether this definition defines the answer.
'i defame' is the wordplay.
'defame' becomes 'slander' (synonyms).
'i'+'slander'='ISLANDER'
Can you help me to learn more?
(Other definitions for islander that I've seen before include "Isolated dweller" , "Rum person perhaps" , "native of Borneo, for example" , "Native of Bali, perhaps" , "One from Islay, Man, etc" .)