Atlantean
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- adjective
- /ætlænˈtiːən/
- Literature
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atlanteano
- The ancient sculptures in the museum showcase Atlantean artistry and craftsmanship.
And then they started setting up Egypt to be a, a repository of the Atlantean information.
- And then they started setting up Egypt to be a, a repository of the Atlantean information.
Examples
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It's prototype armor for the next generation Atlantean soldier.
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Still no sign of Atlantean remnants under the ice.
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And it's definitely big enough to be an Atlantean ship.
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Sir, let my team take out the Atlantean device.
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The entire Atlantean army is headed this way.
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The Atlantean tech will see them coming from half a world away Mr. President.
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Arthur, this is Atlantean treasure.
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Sir, Atlantean hostiles are approaching.
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I wouldn't be surprised if the Canaries hold some significant connection to ancient Atlantean history.
Blog text (34) -
The floors are covered in mosaics that vaguely recall those in ancient Roman villas, and Atlantean motifs are everywhere.
Academic text (2009)
Compounds
- Literature
An ancient legendary society on the island of Atlantis described as very advanced
- Literature
Ruins believed to be from the famous lost city of Atlantis that often lie under the sea
Surface Forms
Morphology
Atlantean = Atlantis (opaque) = Atlant + ean
The connection to 'Atlantis' is clear, but the suffix '-ean' does not transparently convey the meaning of 'relating to Atlantis' without prior knowledge.
Etymology
Atlantean comes from Atlantis, the famous lost island whose name comes from Atlas, the giant of Greek stories who held up the sky. So Atlantean means 'from or about Atlantis', and we use it for things connected to that old legend.