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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
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012


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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
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Example Sentences

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

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

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

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

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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