archipelago
Pronunciation
Noun
B1 Intermediate
Quick answer
A group of many islands scattered across an area of sea.
Test yourself
Which word fits the gap? "Indonesia is a vast _____ made up of thousands of islands."
Answer: archipelago
In your own words, what does "archipelago" mean?
A group of many islands scattered across an area of sea.
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