atlantic

At-lan-tic · proper_noun

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Definitions

proper_noun

  1. 1.

    The Atlantic Ocean, the second-largest ocean, separating the Americas from Europe and Africa.

  2. 2.

    (adjective) Of or relating to the Atlantic Ocean or the regions bordering it.

Related words

See also: ocean, pacific

Etymology

From Latin Atlanticus, from Greek Atlantikos ("of Atlas"), referring to the Atlas Mountains or the titan Atlas.