What is another word for archipelago?

Pronunciation: [ˌɑːkɪpɪlˈe͡ɪɡə͡ʊ] (IPA)

An archipelago is a group of islands that are scattered across a large body of water. The word is often used to describe a cluster of islands that form a chain or a cluster of closely grouped islands. Synonyms for the word archipelago include island group, island chain, island cluster, archipelagic, island arc and island range. Some other related words that can be used in place of archipelago include group of isles, atoll, islet, cay, isle and skerry. These words all describe collections of islands that are located in the ocean, and each has its unique nuances and connotations.

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  • Independent

    • Proper noun, singular
      Indies, isles.
    • Noun, singular or mass
      group.
  • Other Related

    • Proper noun, singular
      chagos.

What are the hypernyms for Archipelago?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.

What are the hyponyms for Archipelago?

Hyponyms are more specific words categorized under a broader term, known as a hypernym.

What are the meronyms for Archipelago?

Meronyms are words that refer to a part of something, where the whole is denoted by another word.
  • meronyms for archipelago (as nouns)

Usage examples for Archipelago

It could be more accurately described as a land-locked archipelago.
"Command"
William McFee
He is full of interesting information about both Lower and Upper Burmah, the Mergui archipelago and natural history.
"From Edinburgh to India & Burmah"
William G. Burn Murdoch
Maulmein, Ye, Tavoy, Tenasserim, and the Mergui archipelago.
"The Ethnology of the British Colonies and Dependencies"
Robert Gordon Latham

Famous quotes with Archipelago

  • Gray is in my estimation a great writer, perhaps the greatest living in this archipelago today.
    Alasdair Gray

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