What does "island chain" mean?

An archipelago consisting of neighboring islands which are roughly aligned, as if chained one to the next.

What is a synonym for "island chain"?

Common synonyms include: aleutian, aleutians, andaman, archipelagic, archipelago, archipelagoes.

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An archipelago consisting of neighboring islands which are roughly aligned, as if chained one to the next.
"Several island chains are named 'Keys' in English"

"Several island chains are named 'Keys' in English"