Aton

American

[aht-n] / ˈɑt n /

Or Aten

noun

Egyptian Religion.

a solar deity declared by Amenhotep IV to be the only god, represented as a solar disk with rays ending in human hands.

Aton British

/ ˈɑːtən /

noun

a variant spelling of Aten

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The next pharaohs continued restoring the old religions, even scratching out references to the Aton and destroying what remained of Akhetaton.

From Textbooks • Apr. 19, 2023

"Consequences from the trade opening on all instruments is slightly unpredictable, so we have a large liquidity cover," Aton said in a statement to Reuters.

From Reuters • Mar. 23, 2022

Aton Pharma, the company that made the drug, was bought out by Valeant Pharmaceuticals in 2010.

From Washington Post • Apr. 30, 2021

Aton Edwards, founder of the International Preparedness Network, was featured in a segment of the show as well.

From New York Times • Mar. 9, 2019

As she asked herself the question, the bright rays of Aton shone round a figure in khaki; she saw Michael clearly and beautifully.

From There was a King in Egypt by Lorimer, Norma

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