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
