I. |atˌlan|tēən, -_lən-; ətˈlant-, (ˈ)at|lant- adjective
Usage: usually capitalized
Etymology: Latin Atlante us (from Atlant-, Atlas ) + English -an
: of, relating to, or resembling Atlas : strong
my Atlantean shoulders are bent beneath the load of the firmament — L.P.Smith
II. adjective
Usage: usually capitalized
Etymology: Atlant is, legendary sunken continent in the Atlantic ocean, mentioned by Pliny and Plato (from Latin, from Greek, probably from Atlantis Atlantic ocean) + English -ean
: of or relating to Atlantis or its hypothetical culture