Atlantean
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- proper noun
- /ætlænˈtiːən/
:
atlanteano
- The Atlanteans celebrated their annual festival with parades and fireworks.
- Atlanteans knew
Examples
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The Atlanteans were the Reds, noted for having red hair, reddish-brown skin, freckles, and a prominent hooked nose.
Blog text (9) -
An Amazon working with an Atlantean.
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Your skills do you honor, Atlanteans, but you face an Amazon.
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Is this the king you want, Atlanteans?
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Revenge is something we Atlanteans understand.
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If you were Atlantean, you knew the time of Atlantis was over and there would be wars for dominance.
Blog text (9) -
Our last big stop is the workshop, where the Atlanteans made products from the ore they mined.
Academic text (2009) -
Many Atlanteans enjoy the city's vibrant music scene and local cuisine.
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As an Atlantean, she takes pride in her city's rich history and cultural diversity.
Synonyms
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A person who lives in or comes from Atlanta, Georgia
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 = Atlanta (transparent) = Atlant + ean
The suffix '-ean' is a standard way to form adjectives or demonyms from place names, making the meaning clear.
Etymology
Atlantean can also mean someone from Atlanta, the US city, formed in the same way as Bostonian or Parisian. So Atlantean here means 'a person from Atlanta' or 'relating to Atlanta', and you will hear it used for people or things from that city.