noun
- plural of archipelago; groups of islands or areas of sea containing many scattered islands
Usage: geography
Examples
- The Pacific Ocean contains numerous archipelagoes.
- Scientists study the unique ecosystems found in tropical archipelagoes.
- Many archipelagoes were formed by volcanic activity.
- The Caribbean and Mediterranean regions include several famous archipelagoes.
- Ancient civilizations often developed on archipelagoes due to natural protection.
- Climate change threatens low-lying archipelagoes with rising sea levels.