Atlantic
/ətˈlæntɪk/noun
Relating to the Atlantic Ocean or its countries.
Did you know?The name 'Atlantic' is derived from the mythological island of Atlantis, believed to be a powerful civilization that sank into the ocean, representing a lost world of magic and knowledge.
Etymological Timeline
Ancient Greek
Greek
Ἀτλαντικός (Atlantikos)
“Pertaining to Atlas, the titan who held up the sky.”
14th Century
Middle English
Atlantik
“Related to the Atlantic Ocean, named after the legendary island of Atlantis.”
16th Century
Latin
Atlantis
“The name of the mythical island, symbolizing a civilization lost to the sea.”
Modern English
English
Atlantic
“Referring to the ocean separating Europe and the Americas, steeped in myth and exploration.”