Meaning of Atlantic in English

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  1. Pronunciation
  2. Noun
    1. Definitions
  3. Qualitative Adjective
    1. Etymology
    2. Definitions

  1. Pronunciation

    /ætˈlæn(t)ɪk/

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  1. Noun

    Atlantic

    Definitions

    1. the 2nd largest ocean

    Examples

    • « separates North and South America on the west from Europe and Africa on the east »

  2. Qualitative Adjective

    Atlantic

    Etymology

    late Middle English: via Latin from Greek Atlantikos, from Atlas, Atlant- (see atlas). The term originally referred to the Atlas Mountains in North Africa, hence to the sea near the west African coast, later extended to the whole ocean

    Definitions

    1. relating to or bordering the Atlantic Ocean

    Examples

    • « Atlantic currents »

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