archipelago

n. a large group or chain of islands in the sea.

n. a group of many islands, often forming a chain or cluster within a specific body of water.

“The Indonesian archipelago consists of thousands of islands spread across the ocean.”

“The explorer spent years navigating the vast archipelago, documenting the unique flora and fauna found on each isolated landmass.”

n. a sea or area of water that contains many islands.

n. a body of water interspersed with many islands; historically used to refer specifically to the Aegean Sea.

“The ship sailed through the blue waters of the archipelago during the summer.”

“In classical texts, the term was frequently used to describe the Aegean archipelago, emphasizing the sea itself rather than just the land.”

Formal

n. a group of things that are scattered or spread out like islands.

n. a figurative extension referring to a collection of scattered or isolated items that resemble a group of islands.

“The city was an archipelago of small parks surrounded by tall buildings.”

“The author describes the network of safe houses as a secret archipelago, hidden within the vast expanse of the occupied territory.”

Literary