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Atlantean

Atlantean

9.9
A person from the legendary island of Atlantis
  • noun
  • /ætlænˈtiːən/
  • Literature
translation icon : atlanteano
  • In the story, the ancient Atlanteans possessed advanced technology that was lost when their city sank beneath the ocean.

So they worked along with the Atlanteans and that this was all pre dynastic.

Examples

  • That he's talking about this proto Athenian state that allied with the the the Egyptians to fight off this incursion of this great Atlantean empire.

  • So they worked along with the Atlanteans and that this was all pre dynastic.

    André Duqum

  • The museum had an exhibit dedicated to the Atlanteans, showcasing artifacts from the legendary city of Atlantis.

  • Many scholars debate whether the tales of the Atlanteans are based on real events or purely mythological stories.

Compounds

Atlantean civilization
  • Literature
9.9

An ancient legendary society on the island of Atlantis described as very advanced

Atlantean ruin
  • Literature
9.9

Ruins believed to be from the famous lost city of Atlantis that often lie under the sea

Surface Forms

Atlantean singular
Atlanteans plural

Morphology

Atlantean = Atlantis (opaque) = Atlant + ean

The connection to 'Atlantis' is clear, but the suffix '-ean' does not transparently convey the meaning of 'a person from Atlantis' without prior knowledge.

Etymology

Atlantean as a noun means a person from Atlantis, the mythical island linked to Atlas in ancient stories. So an Atlantean is 'a person from the lost city', which is why tales describe their people and culture as special or mysterious.