Synonyms for

Archipelago

Verb / ˌɑ:rkʌˈpelʌˌgəʊ / / ˌɑ:rtʃʌpʌˈleɪˌgəʊ / Another word for archipelago — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

A group of islands.

Synonyms & similar words

Synonyms by register

Formal

island group chain of islands island cluster

Informal

islands cluster of islands

Literary

isles sea of islands

Antonyms

mainland continent peninsula isthmus landmass single island

Common collocations

  • tropical archipelago
  • remote archipelago
  • volcanic archipelago
  • archipelago nation
  • large archipelago
  • small archipelago
  • island archipelago

Word family

noun archipelago

Usage note

An archipelago refers to a group of islands. It is a specific geographical term and does not have direct antonyms in the sense of opposite meanings, but rather contrasting geographical features.

Example sentences

  1. The Philippines is an archipelago made up of over 7,000 islands.
  2. The Galapagos Islands are part of an archipelago off the coast of Ecuador.
  3. The Hawaiian archipelago is made up of eight main islands.
  4. Indonesia is the world's largest archipelago.
  5. The archipelago of islands in the Caribbean is a popular tourist destination.

Quotes

  • The island is a microcosm of the world – an archipelago of cultures.
  • The archipelago of life is more important than the single island.
  • An island is an archipelago of one.

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