archipelago

/ɑːrkɪˈpɛləɡoʊ/

Definitions

1. noun

A group of islands in a sea, lake, or river

“The tourist guidebook described the beautiful archipelago located off the coast of Greece.”

2. noun

A large number of islands, especially in a tropical or subtropical region

“The tropical archipelago was home to a diverse array of exotic wildlife.”

Synonyms

  • island chain
  • island group

Antonyms

  • mainland