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Meaning of atlas
atlas (n)
(Greek mythology) a Titan who was forced by Zeus to bear the sky on his shoulders
a collection of maps in book form
the 1st cervical vertebra
a figure of a man used as a supporting column
atlas (n.)
One who sustains a great burden.
The first vertebra of the neck, articulating immediately with the skull, thus sustaining the globe of the head, whence the name.
A collection of maps in a volume
A volume of plates illustrating any subject.
A work in which subjects are exhibited in a tabular from or arrangement; as, an historical atlas.
A large, square folio, resembling a volume of maps; -- called also atlas folio.
A drawing paper of large size. See under Paper, n.
A rich kind of satin manufactured in India.
atlas Sentence Examples
- The ancient Greek philosopher Anaximander created the first known atlas, a map of the world on a flat surface.
- The Atlas Mountains in North Africa are named after the Titan Atlas, who was punished by Zeus to hold the heavens on his shoulders.
- A geographic atlas is a collection of maps that provide information about the physical, political, and cultural features of Earth.
- The first world atlas was published in 1570 by Flemish cartographer Abraham Ortelius.
- Today, atlases are widely used by students, researchers, and travelers to gain knowledge about the world.
- A celestial atlas charts the positions of stars, planets, and constellations in the sky.
- The Human Atlas is a detailed map of the human body, aiding in medical research and diagnosis.
- An atlas of linguistic variation documents the different languages and dialects spoken in a region.
- The Atlas of Endangered Species highlights the plight of animals and plants at risk of extinction.
- Researchers are using atlases to track the impacts of climate change on ecosystems around the world.
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(Greek mythology) a Titan who was forced by Zeus to bear the sky on his shoulders, a collection of maps in book form, the 1st cervical vertebra, a figure of a m
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The ancient Greek philosopher Anaximander created the first known atlas, a map of the world on a flat surface.
The Atlas Mountains in North Africa are named after the Titan Atlas, who was punished by Zeus to hold the heavens on his shoulders.
A geographic atlas is a collection of maps that provide information about the physical, political, and cultural features of Earth.
The first world atlas was published in 1570 by Flemish cartographer Abraham Ortelius.
