/æt.lænˈæd/ (Atlantic Add), /æt.lænˈæd/ (not recognized)

Definitions

1. noun

A hypothetical lost land described in Plato’s dialogues Timaeus and Critias, believed to have existed beyond the ‘Pillars of Hercules’ (the modern-day Strait of Gibraltar) in the Atlantic Ocean.

“The ancient Greeks spoke of a mythical place called Atlantad, said to be the remnants of a powerful civilization.”

2. proper noun

A geographical term referring to the Atlantic Ocean region, particularly in the context of historical or cultural narratives.

“The story of Atlantad has become a legend, inspiring numerous literary and artistic works throughout history.”