Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

archipelago

noun
/ˌɑːr.kɪˈpel.ə.ɡoʊ/
Definition
A group or chain of islands.
Examples
  • The Indonesian archipelago is the largest in the world.
  • Hawaii is an example of an archipelago in the Pacific Ocean.
  • Explorers often search for uncharted islands in the vast archipelago.
Meaning
An archipelago consists of multiple islands that are usually found close together in a large body of water.
Synonyms
  • island group
  • island chain
  • isles