archipelago

ˌɑːkɪˈpɛləɡoʊ

Definition

Definition of archipelago - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

geographygroup of many islands in a large body of water

The Philippines is an archipelago in Southeast Asia.

island chain

metaphorscattered group resembling islands

The city had an archipelago of parks.

island chain

Add a suggestion |

Feedback:

Images of archipelago

group of many islands in a large body of water

Origin of archipelago

Greek, arkhi (chief) + pelagos (sea)

Terms with archipelago included in their meaning

💡 A powerful way to uncover related words, idioms, and expressions linked by the same idea — and explore meaning beyond exact word matches.

these islands

British Isles

the archipelago of Great Britain and Ireland

Mona

geography

the third-largest island of the Puerto Rico archipelago

Seychelles

island nation

archipelago of 115 islands

Aleutian Islands

location

archipelago extending southwest from Alaska

archipelagic

adj.

geography

related to a group of islands or an archipelago

Cape Horn

geography

southernmost headland of the Tierra del Fuego archipelago

Caroline Islands

geography

archipelago of over 500 islands in the W Pacific

East Indies

Malay Archipelago

the Malay Archipelago, sometimes including the Philippines

Examples of archipelago in a sentence

The archipelago was formed by volcanic activity.
The library system is an archipelago of knowledge.
The company formed an archipelago of small offices.

View all translations of archipelago

✨Click below to see the appropriate translations facing each meaning.

French:archipel, ...
German:Archipel, ...
Italian:arcipelago, ...
Spanish:archipiélago, conjunto de islas, ...
Portuguese:arquipélago, ...
Chinese:岛群, ...
Japanese:群島, アーキペラゴ, ...
Arabic:أَرْخَبِيل, ...
Hebrew:קְבוּצַת אִיִּים, אַרְכִיפֶּלַג, ...
Russian:архипелаг, ...
Ukrainian:архіпелаг, ...
Hindi:द्वीपसमूह, आर्चिपेलागो, ...
Bengali:দ্বীপপুঞ্জ, দ্বীপগুচ্ছ, ...
Catalan:arxipèlag, ...
Czech:souostroví, ...
Danish:øhav, skærgård, ...
Dutch:archipel, ...
Greek:αρχιπέλαγος, σύμπλεγμα, ...
Hungarian:szigetcsoport, szigetvilág, ...
Khmer:ប្រជុំកោះ, ក្រុមដែលរាយប៉ាយដូចកោះ, ...
Korean:군도, ...
Persian:مجمع‌الجزایر, مجموعه‌ای از پارک‌ها, ...
Polish:archipelag, ...
Portuguese (BR):arquipélago, ...
Romanian:arhipelag, ...
Swedish:skärgård, ...
Thai:หมู่เกาะ, กลุ่มเกาะ, ...
Turkish:takımadalar, adalar topluluğu, ...
Vietnamese:quần đảo, ...

Discover how Reverso redefines the dictionary

Go beyond “simple words”

100,000 expressions & idioms Understand any expression you come across: from corporate jargon like 💬 touch base or ↩️ circle back to everyday expressions such as 🌊 out of the blue or 🦆 lame duck, as well as idioms like 🍲 spill the beans and 🐎 hold your horses.

40,000 images When you search for a concrete noun or object, images help you grasp the meaning at a glance. Try searching for 🧵 puppytooth, 🎠 merry-go-round, ⚜️ fleur-de-lys, or 💤 bunk bed.

Informal language & slang Everyday conversations are packed with informal expressions and slang. Meanings are clearly tagged, so you'll always know when a word is casual. Look up hangry (😋 hungry + 😡 angry), 😎 rizz, 🕹️ noob, or 🔑 low-key.

Abbreviations & acronyms Quickly decode modern abbreviations and acronyms. Go from IDK to OMG in seconds and stay up to date with popular abbreviations such as 🐐 GOAT, 📜 tl;dr, 👀 POV, or 🖥️ AFK.

Regional usage (US / UK) Reverso highlights regional differences between American and British English. You’ll never have to wonder where a word is commonly used: try lift vs. elevator, courgette vs. zucchini, or popular British slang like dodgy or banter. What’s more, when you search for 'color', you’ll immediately see its British counterpart, 'colour'.

Get more than a simple definition

Translations for each meaning View translations alongside each meaning to see how a word is translated in each context. Simply toggle translations ON and choose among 25+ languages. You can also display the translation of definitions or examples into your native language to deepen your understanding.

Synonyms & related words by meaning View synonyms and related words for each meaning, not just for the word as a whole. This helps you choose the most accurate word for your context. Click the

icon to discover related terms: analogies, antonyms, common collocates, words with same roots, umbrella terms… Try with happening or hunch.

Multiple examples for every meaning Each meaning comes with three real-life examples to show you how the word is used in different contexts. Click the

icon next to the first example to see two additional options and learn to use new vocabulary naturally.

Go from understanding to mastery

Save words for later review Click the

icon to save words you want to revisit. You can also save a specific meaning by clicking on the

icon next to it. For example, you might want to save the word “table” as a verb, which means “to postpone”.

Practice with personalized flashcards Reverso automatically transforms your searches and saved words into personalized flashcards and quizzes, featuring high-quality audio and usage examples. This helps you transform terms you only recognize into words you actually use confidently.

Learn with Netflix, YouTube, and your favorite texts With Reverso Chrome extension, transform movies, TV shows, articles, or song lyrics into an interactive lesson. Look up words and expressions in one click on any website and learn with your favorite content.

Definition of archipelago - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

Images of archipelago

Origin of archipelago

Terms related to archipelago

Terms with archipelago included in their meaning

Examples of archipelago in a sentence

View all translations of archipelago

Discover how Reverso redefines the dictionary

Go beyond “simple words”

Get more than a simple definition

Go from understanding to mastery