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Atlantan

Atlantan

5.4
Relating to the city of Atlanta and its people, culture, or organizations
  • adjective
  • /əˈtlæntən/
translation icon : atlantense
  • The Atlantan community gathered to celebrate the annual film festival held in the heart of the city.
  • a former Atlantan

Examples

  • The Atlantan culture is known for its vibrant music scene and delicious Southern cuisine.

  • Signed by the prominent Atlantan Andrew Young, a former civil rights activist and political leader in the state, the open letter to voters called for an end to the divisive flag debate.

    Academic text (2008)

  • Sandler Hudson Gallery is pleased to announce "Spray," recent works by Atlantan artist Alex Brewer aka HENSE in the main gallery, and "Another Nice One" by Memphis.

    Blog text (22)

  • Many Atlantan residents take pride in the city's rich history and diverse community.

Synonyms

Atlantean
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A person from the city of Atlanta in the United States

focuses on characteristics, culture, or institutions rather than naming a person

Surface Forms

Atlantan positive

Morphology

Atlantan = Atlanta (transparent) = Atlanta + an

Formed by adding the demonymic suffix '-an' to the city name 'Atlanta', so the meaning is directly predictable.

Etymology

The word Atlantan comes from the city name Atlanta plus the ending -an, which means 'from' or 'relating to', like in American. So to call food, music, or a style Atlantan is to say it is 'from' or about Atlanta.