Atlantic
|At-lan-tic|
/əˈlæn.tɪk/
relating to the Atlantic Ocean
Etymology
'Atlantic' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'Atlanticus', where 'Atlant-' referred to the mythological figure 'Atlas'.
'Atlantic' changed from the Greek word 'Atlantikos' into Latin 'Atlanticus' and later became the modern English 'Atlantic' via Medieval/Latin usage.
Initially, it meant 'of Atlas' or 'pertaining to Atlas', but over time it evolved into the current meaning of 'relating to the Atlantic Ocean'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the Atlantic Ocean; the ocean between the Americas to the west and Europe and Africa to the east.
The ship crossed the Atlantic in two weeks.
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Noun 2
a region or countries bordering the Atlantic Ocean (used as 'the Atlantic' in geopolitical or economic contexts).
Relations between the countries of the Atlantic have long been important for trade.
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Adjective 1
relating to the Atlantic Ocean or the areas bordering it.
Atlantic currents affect the climate of western Europe.
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Last updated: 2025/09/16 05:26