| Definition: | | \At`lan*te"an\, a. [L. Atlant?us.]
1. Of or pertaining to the isle Atlantis, which the ancients
allege was sunk, and overwhelmed by the ocean.
2. Pertaining to, or resembling, Atlas; strong.
With Atlantean shoulders, fit to bear The weight of
mightiest monarchies. --Milton.
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