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

Arthur, essentially a biker dude from the surface world who can swim fast and talk to fish but does not know Atlantean history or how the nation’s political system works, is apparently fit to be king.

From Los Angeles Times

Future’s bona fides — both in the songs of his discography and in the imprint he has left on hip-hop — were the central focus on Sunday night, when his “One Big Party” tour touched down at the Capital One Arena, the Atlantean’s first show and biggest headlining gig in D.C. in years.

From Washington Post

Namor, despite having a human father, is encouraged by his Atlantean mother to be the scourge of the surface world.

From New York Times

“Namor’s goal wasn’t to rescue kittens or punch criminals — it was to lead an Atlantean army against the air-breathers of America.”

From New York Times

Much stronger than any human or Atlantean, he is also a mutant with the power of flight and the power to speak telepathically to marine life.

From Los Angeles Times