atlantis

/ætˈlæn.tɪs/

Definitions

1. noun

A legendary island described in Plato’s dialogues Timaeus and Critias, said to have existed in the distant past and to have been lost in a catastrophic event.

“The search for Atlantis has captivated the imagination of people for centuries.”

Synonyms

  • lost city
  • mythical place

Antonyms

  • known location
  • real city