Meaning & Definition of word "Atlas"

Atlas

/ˈatləs/

1. A book or collection of maps, charts, or illustrations.
- Example: I referenced the atlas to find the best route for our road trip.
2. A bound collection of tables, charts, or illustrations, especially one that is focused on a particular field, such as anatomy or geography.
- Example: The anatomy atlas was essential for understanding the human body's structure.
3. A person who carries a heavy burden; a strong man.
- Example: They called him the atlas of the team because he always bears the toughest tasks.

1. To map out or depict in the form of an atlas.
- Example: The cartographer will atlas the new territories discovered in the expedition.

●From Latin 'atlas', from Greek 'Atlantis', related to the Titan Atlas who held up the heavens.

Atlas shrugged:

A reference to the novel by Ayn Rand, symbolizing the burden of responsibility.

Atlas holding up the sky:

A metaphor for someone bearing a large burden or responsibility.

cartography:

The science or practice of drawing maps.

globe:

A spherical representation of the earth or a celestial body.

map:

A diagrammatic representation of an area of land or sea.

Meaning: A term used to describe someone who is very strong or tough, akin to the mythological Atlas.

● Example Sentence: He's an atlas when it comes to lifting weights at the gym.

Meaning: A reference to someone burdened with many responsibilities.

● Example Sentence: She feels like an atlas with all the projects she has to complete.