Atlantean

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adjective (1)

At·​lan·​te·​an ˌat-ˌlan-ˈtē-ən How to pronounce Atlantean (audio) ət-ˈlan-tē- How to pronounce Atlantean (audio)
: of, relating to, or resembling Atlas : strong

Atlantean

2 of 2

adjective (2)

: of or relating to Atlantis

Examples of Atlantean in a Sentence

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Adjective
Arthur, essentially a biker dude from the surface world who can swim fast and talk to fish but does not know Atlantean history or how the nation’s political system works, is apparently fit to be king. Michael Ordoña, Los Angeles Times, 22 Dec. 2023 The half-human, half-Atlantean superhero himself teased the news in an Instagram post on Thursday. Justine Browning, EW.com, 29 July 2022

Word History

First Known Use

Adjective (1)

1667, in the meaning defined above

Adjective (2)

1787, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of Atlantean was in 1667

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“Atlantean.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Atlantean. Accessed 10 Nov. 2024.

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