What is another word for archipelagic?
Pronunciation: [ˌɑːkɪpɪlˈad͡ʒɪk] (IPA) 
Archipelagic refers to something relating to or characteristic of an archipelago, which is a group of islands. Synonymous terms for archipelagic might include island-based, island-dotted, island-strewn, cluster of islands, or island chain. Another term often used in place of archipelagic is a maritime, which implies a connection to the sea or ocean. Coastal, seaboard, littoral, and oceanic are examples of other synonyms that describe a place or thing that is near or connected to water. Ultimately, archipelagic and its synonyms all point to the same thing: a place or object that is closely connected to a group of islands, the sea, or the coast.
