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archipelagic

adj · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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  • /ɑːkɪpəˈlæd͡ʒɪk/

1

adj

Meaning 1

Of or pertaining to an archipelago; of the nature of an archipelago.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Topics: geography, natural-sciences

Examples

  • Indonesia is the world's largest archipelagic state.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

2

adjective

Meaning 2

relating to or part of an archipelago

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

Examples

  • an archipelagic war

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

From archipelago + -ic. By surface analysis, archi- + -pelag + -ic.

Across languages

Translations

2 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Polish: archipelagowy — of or pertaining to archipelagos
  • Portuguese: arquipelágico — of or pertaining to archipelagos