Atlantean

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

/ ˌæt lænˈti ən, -lən- /

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adjective

pertaining to the demigod Atlas.

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

pertaining to Atlantis.

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Origin of Atlantean

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

Words nearby Atlantean

Atkins, Atkinson, Atl., Atlanta, atlantal, Atlantean, atlantes, Atlantic, Atlantic Charter, Atlantic City, Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway

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How to use Atlantean in a sentence

I am, however, not enamoured of the Atlantean or any other theory.
Archaic England|Harold Bayley
"We've gained a short passage," gasped the Atlantean wrenching off his helmet and breast plate.
Astounding Stories, March, 1931|Various
Nelson was vastly relieved to get a glimpse of Alden far in the lead, almost beside the Atlantean Prince.
Astounding Stories, March, 1931|Various
As he watched the departure, color drained from the Atlantean prince's haggard features.
Astounding Stories, March, 1931|Various

The Atlantean day was divided into six divisions of four hours each; due to the flame suns there was no sunrise or sunset.
Astounding Stories, March, 1931|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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