Atitlán
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of Atitlán
First recorded in 1895–1900; from Nahuatl: literally, “between the waters,” equivalent to atl “water” + titlan, a suffix meaning “between”
Example Sentences
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Over time, the area around Lake Atitlán where he settled became known for its cacao ceremonies.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 5, 2025
He served several Oklahoma parishes before volunteering for mission work in Santiago Atitlán, Guatemala, in 1968.
From Seattle Times • Feb. 14, 2023
Patrick Melder, 54, from Houston, recently launched the “Bitcoin Lake” project near Lake Atitlán, a volcanic body of water located in southwest Guatemala.
From Washington Post • Jul. 6, 2022
On reaching Lake Atitlán in Guatemala, she decided to stay, entranced by its fierce beauty and remoteness.
From The Guardian • Jan. 7, 2020
Early on a morning in June, Shannon Marie Nuth, just shy of her 25th birthday, was returning to Antigua after spending the weekend near Lake Atitlán, Guatemala.
From New York Times • Oct. 3, 2016
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