Atlantean

[ at-lan-tee-uhn, -luhn- ]

adjective

1. pertaining to the demigod Atlas.
2. having the strength of Atlas:

   He was of monumental girth and Atlantean power.

3. pertaining to Atlantis.

Atlantean

/ ætˈlæntɪən; ˌætlænˈtiːən /

adjective

1. literary.
   of, relating to, or like Atlas; extremely strong
2. of or connected with Atlantis

Word History and Origins

Origin of Atlantean¹

1660–70; < Latin Atlantē ( us ) (< Greek Atlánteios of Atlas, equivalent to Atlant-, stem of Átlās + -eios adj. suffix) + -an

Example Sentences

I am, however, not enamoured of the Atlantean or any other theory.

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"We've gained a short passage," gasped the Atlantean wrenching off his helmet and breast plate.

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Nelson was vastly relieved to get a glimpse of Alden far in the lead, almost beside the Atlantean Prince.

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As he watched the departure, color drained from the Atlantean prince's haggard features.

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The Atlantean day was divided into six divisions of four hours each; due to the flame suns there was no sunrise or sunset.

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