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atlases


Meanings
  • A large and detailed map or collection of maps, especially of the world or a specific region.

    - "The atlas provided detailed maps of every country in Europe."
    - "Despite being published in the late 1600s, the atlas provided surprisingly accurate maps of the world."

Rhymes
Words rhyming with atlases
atlas , crispalis , campanulas , catnipulas
Homophones
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  1. Homophones for 'atlas' include 'atlas' (meaning 'a man from Atlas, in Greece') and 'attlas' (meaning 'a person who holds or bears a heavy load')).


Variants
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atlantes , atlas , atlases , telamon , dialect atlas , dialect atlases , linguistic atlas , linguistic atlases
Forms
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Atlases come in various forms, including wall maps, pocket maps, desktop maps, and digital maps. Each form of atlas serves a specific purpose and caters to the different needs and preferences of travelers and explorers.


Etymology
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Derived from the ancient Greek word 'atlas', meaning 'enduring' or 'strong'.


Related Concepts
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  1. Geography: Geography is the study of the physical features and geographical distribution of various lands, territories, and regions of the world. Atlases have long been an essential tool for the study of geography, enabling researchers and scholars to study the physical features and geographical distribution of various lands, territories, and regions of the world.

  2. Cartography: Cartography is the study and practice of making maps. Atlases have long been an essential tool for the study and practice of cartography, enabling cartographers and mapmakers to create accurate and detailed maps of various lands, territories, and regions of the world.


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[{"term"=>"Globe-trotting", "description"=>"The term 'Globe-trotting' refers to the act of traveling extensively around the world. Atlases have long been an essential tool for globe-trotting travelers, enabling them to plan their journeys and navigate their way around unfamiliar territories."}, {"term"=>"Geographical exploration", "description"=>"Geographical exploration refers to the discovery and study of the physical features and geographical distribution of various lands, territories, and regions of the world. Atlases have long been an essential tool for geographical exploration, enabling researchers and scholars to study the physical features and geographical distribution of various lands, territories, and regions of the world."}]

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