/θəˈlæsə/ (thə-LAS-ə)

Definitions

1. noun

the sea, especially the open sea as opposed to the land or the sea adjacent to a coastline

“The thalassa of the ancient Greeks held deep spiritual significance for their culture.”

2. noun

a sea or ocean

“The thalassa between the continents is home to diverse marine life.”

3. noun

the ocean as a whole, or the collective body of all seas

“The thalassa covers over 70% of the Earth’s surface.”