archipelago
Translation
archipelago, island group
Examples
The Philippines is a large archipelago.
The Philippines is a large archipelago.
They sailed through the beautiful archipelago.
They sailed through the beautiful archipelago.
Grammar Patterns
((an)) archipelago a group of islands The Philippines is a large archipelago.
Similar Words
Synonyms: island group, island chain
Etymology
From Greek 'arkhi-' (chief) + 'pelagos' (sea), originally referring to the Aegean Sea.
Memory Tips
Picture an 'arc' of islands in the sea, which helps remember 'archipelago'.