What is another word for archipelago?
Pronunciation: [ˌɑːkɪpɪlˈe͡ɪɡə͡ʊ] (IPA) 
An archipelago is a group of islands that are scattered across a large body of water. The word is often used to describe a cluster of islands that form a chain or a cluster of closely grouped islands. Synonyms for the word archipelago include island group, island chain, island cluster, archipelagic, island arc and island range. Some other related words that can be used in place of archipelago include group of isles, atoll, islet, cay, isle and skerry. These words all describe collections of islands that are located in the ocean, and each has its unique nuances and connotations.
