South Atlantic

[south at-lan-tik]

noun

1. the region of the world that lies in the Southern Hemisphere of the Atlantic Ocean, including all the coastal countries, islands, and archipelagos located there.

   I’ve got relatives throughout the South Atlantic, but my cousins in Uruguay are the only ones I really know.

adjective

1. of or relating to the region of the world that lies in the Southern Hemisphere of the Atlantic Ocean, often specifically to the South Atlantic Ocean itself.

   their South Atlantic adventures aboard a small fishing boat.

Example Sentences

But the Falkland Islands in the South Atlantic never usually get above five, even in summer.

From BBC

It was recorded March 9 near the South Sandwich Islands in the South Atlantic Ocean at a depth of nearly 2,000 feet, according to a news release from the nonprofit.

From Los Angeles Times

With a population of about 3,600 people, the Falkland Islands is an archipelago located in the South Atlantic Ocean.

From BBC

Following the Argentine invasion of the South Atlantic islands, Sir John twice offered to resign.

From BBC

The frigate was hit by torpedoes and sank in the South Atlantic.

From BBC