Plural of archipelago
regular plural
The plural of archipelago is archipelagoes or archipelagos.
Forms of archipelago
| Singular | archipelago /ˌɑːkɪˈpɛlɪɡəʊ/ |
|---|---|
| Plural | archipelagoes archipelagos |
| Countable | countable |
Meaning of archipelago
- noun Preceded by the, and often in the form Archipelago: the Aegean Sea.
- noun A sea or other body of water with many islands.
- noun A group of many islands.
Questions about the plural of archipelago
- What is the plural of archipelago?
- The plural of archipelago is archipelagoes or archipelagos.
- Which is correct, archipelagoes or archipelagos?
- Both are used. archipelagos is the more common of the two in English writing.
- Is archipelago countable?
- Archipelago is a countable noun.
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