archipelago
1 of 1noun/ˌɑrkəˈpɛləˌɡoʊ/
Forms:archipelagos
1
a large collection of islands or the sea surrounding them
- The Philippines is an archipelago with over 7,000 islands.
- She visited the Galápagos archipelago to see unique wildlife.
- An archipelago can offer diverse ecosystems and cultures.
- Japan is situated in an archipelago made up of four main islands.
- Travelers often explore the Greek archipelago for its beautiful islands.