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Atlantean civilization

Atlantean civilization

9.9
An ancient legendary society on the island of Atlantis described as very advanced
  • noun
  • /ætlænˈtiːən ˌsɪvɪlɪˈzeɪʃən/
  • Literature
translation icon : civilización atlanteana
  • The Atlantean civilization is often depicted in ancient myths.

Examples

  • Many believe the Atlantean civilization was highly advanced.

  • Legends claim the Atlantean civilization was destroyed by a great catastrophe.

  • Many historians have speculated about the existence of the Atlantean civilization.

  • The Atlantean civilization is often depicted as highly advanced for its time.

  • Legends claim the Atlantean civilization was destroyed by a great catastrophe.

  • Many historians have speculated about the existence of the Atlantean civilization.

  • The Atlantean civilization is often depicted as highly advanced for its time.

Synonyms

Atlantis
vsAtlantean civilization
  • Literature
90 8.9

A legendary island that people say sank beneath the sea

refers to the advanced ancient society that lived on the island

Surface Forms

Atlantean civilization singular
Atlantean civilizations plural

Morphology

Atlantean + civilization

The meaning is directly compositional: 'Atlantean' (pertaining to Atlantis) modifies 'civilization' (an organized society), yielding 'the civilization of Atlantis', so a learner who knows both words can derive the overall sense. This follows normal adjective + noun formation and is cross-linguistically transparent, making it immediately understandable to a B1 learner.

Etymology

Atlantean civilization comes from Plato's story of Atlantis, an island nation said to be rich and very advanced before it sank under the sea. So the phrase now means a 'lost' or 'legendary' advanced society.