Atlas: meaning, definitions and examples
๐บ๏ธ
atlas
[ หรฆt.lษs ]
book collection
An atlas is a collection of maps, typically in book form, that provides geographical information about various regions of the world. It may also include charts, diagrams, and other illustrations related to geography.
Synonyms
chart collection, geographical reference, map book.
Examples of usage
- I used a world atlas to plan my trip.
- The library has an extensive collection of historical atlases.
- Students often reference an atlas for their geography homework.
Greek mythology
In Greek mythology, Atlas is a Titan condemned to hold up the sky for eternity. He is often depicted as a giant holding the world on his shoulders, symbolizing strength and endurance.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The statue of Atlas in the park is breathtaking.
- According to mythology, Atlas was punished for his role in the Titanomachy.
- In art, Atlas is frequently shown with the globe.
Translations
Translations of the word "atlas" in other languages:
๐ต๐น atlas
๐ฎ๐ณ เคเคเคฒเคธ
๐ฉ๐ช Atlas
๐ฎ๐ฉ atlas
๐บ๐ฆ ะฐัะปะฐั
๐ต๐ฑ atlas
๐ฏ๐ต ใขใใฉใน
๐ซ๐ท atlas
๐ช๐ธ atlas
๐น๐ท atlas
๐ฐ๐ท ์ํ๋ผ์ค
๐ธ๐ฆ ุฃุทูุณ
๐จ๐ฟ atlas
๐ธ๐ฐ atlas
๐จ๐ณ ๅฐๅพ้
๐ธ๐ฎ atlas
๐ฎ๐ธ atlas
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะฐัะปะฐั
๐ฌ๐ช แแขแแแกแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ atlas
๐ฒ๐ฝ atlas
Etymology
The word 'atlas' originates from Greek mythology, referring to the Titan Atlas who was condemned to hold up the sky. The Latin term 'atlas' was adopted into Middle English around the early 17th century. It gained popularity when Gerardus Mercator published an atlas of maps in the 16th century, which popularized the term as a descriptor for collections of geographical maps. The imagery of Atlas holding the earth on his shoulders was instrumental in establishing the symbol of maps and atlases as representations of the world and human understanding of geography.
Word Frequency Rank
At position #14,255, this word is part of sophisticated English vocabulary. It's useful for academic or professional contexts where precise language is needed.
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- 14252 conversational
- 14253 leapt
- 14254 rewritten
- 14255 atlas
- 14256 darted
- 14257 ambivalence
- 14258 fraudulently
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