Archipelago

B2 8+

Pronunciation: /ɑːrkɪˈpeləɡoʊ/

Definitions of archipelago

noun a group or chain of islands

Example Sentences

A1 An archipelago is a group of islands.

A2 The Philippines is known for its beautiful archipelago.

B1 Exploring the Greek archipelago is a popular vacation choice.

B2 The Indonesian archipelago consists of over 17,000 islands.

C1 Scientists study the biodiversity of the Galapagos archipelago.

C2 Sailing through the Caribbean archipelago is a dream for many travelers.

adjective relating to or consisting of an archipelago

Example Sentences

A1 The archipelago islands were beautiful and peaceful.

A2 She dreamed of visiting an archipelago destination for her next vacation.

B1 The archipelago region is known for its rich marine biodiversity.

B2 The archipelago nation has a complex political structure due to its multiple islands.

C1 The archipelago archipelagoes in the Pacific Ocean are home to unique ecosystems.

C2 The archipelago country has a diverse culture influenced by its many islands.

Examples of archipelago in a Sentence

formal The archipelago consists of several small islands scattered across the ocean.

informal I heard there's a cool archipelago we can visit for our vacation.

slang Let's hit up that archipelago for some beach vibes!

figurative Her mind was like an archipelago, with thoughts scattered like islands in the sea.

Grammatical Forms of archipelago

plural

archipelagos

comparative

more archipelagic

superlative

most archipelagic

present tense

archipelagoes

future tense

will archipelago

perfect tense

has archipelagoed

continuous tense

is archipelagoing

singular

archipelago

positive degree

archipelago

infinitive

to archipelago

gerund

archipelagoing

participle

archipelagoed

Origin and Evolution of archipelago

First Known Use: 1589 year
Language of Origin: Greek
Story behind the word: The word 'archipelago' originated from the Greek term 'arkhipelagos', which means 'chief sea' or 'main sea'. It was used to refer to the Aegean Sea, which is dotted with numerous islands.
Evolution of the word: Over time, the term 'archipelago' came to be used to describe any group of islands or a sea containing a large number of scattered islands. The meaning has broadened from its original specific reference to the Aegean Sea.