Atlantean

Atlantean
/at'lan tee"euhn, -leuhn-/, adj.
1. pertaining to the demigod Atlas.
2. having the strength of Atlas: He was of monumental girth and Atlantean power.
3. pertaining to Atlantis.
[1660-70; < L Atlante(us) ( < Gk Atlánteios of ATLAS, equiv. to Atlant-, s. of Átlas + -eios adj. suffix) + -AN]

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