Atlantean

[ at-lan-tee-uh n, -luh n- ]

/ ˌæt lænˈti ən, -lən- /

adjective

pertaining to the demigod Atlas.

having the strength of Atlas: He was of monumental girth and Atlantean power.

pertaining to Atlantis.

Origin of Atlantean

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

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Examples from the Web for atlantean

As he watched the departure, color drained from the Atlantean prince's haggard features.
Astounding Stories, March, 1931|Various
"That is Mount Ossa nearest us," the Atlantean's voice came as though from a long distance.
Astounding Stories, February, 1931|Various
His curiosity immeasurably piqued, Nelson nodded, whereupon the Atlantean wheeled about and barked a brief command.
Astounding Stories, February, 1931|Various
These angels lived in an ancient palace built on the Atlantean hills between America and England.
William Blake|Charles Gardner

Where the last island of the Atlantean continent had been, only the ocean was to be seen, placid beneath the stars.
Astounding Stories of Super-Science, May, 1930|Various

British Dictionary definitions for atlantean

Atlantean

/ (ˌætlænˈtiːən, ætˈlæntɪən) /

adjective

literary of, relating to, or like Atlas; extremely strong

of or connected with Atlantis

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