Arkipelago (en. Archipelago)

ar-ki-pe-la-go

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A group of islands that are connected.
The Philippines is a large archipelago consisting of over 7,000 islands.
Ang Pilipinas ay isang malaking arkipelago na binubuo ng higit sa 7,000 pulo.
A geographical form consisting of islands.
The archipelago of Indonesia is known for its vast array of cultures.
Ang arkipelago ng Indonesia ay kilala sa napakaraming magkakaibang kultura.
A term referring to a region composed of islands.
Each archipelago has its own laws that residents must follow.
May mga sariling batas ang bawat arkipelago na dapat sundin ng mga residente.

Etymology

From the Greek word 'archipelagos', meaning 'chief sea'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

archipelago of islands
it refers to a collection of islands in a specific region.
arkipelago ng mga pulo

Related Words

island
A mass of land surrounded by water.
pulo
ocean
A large body of water that covers a vast area of the earth.
karagatang

Slang Meanings

A grouping of different islands
Wow, our vacation in the archipelago was so much fun; we visited so many islands!
Grabe, ang saya ng bakasyon namin sa arkipelago, ang dami naming nabisitang mga isla!
A collection of islands that feels like a big beach party
The archipelago here feels like one big beach party; so much fun!
Ang arkipelago dito parang isang malaking beach party, ang saya!