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Atlantis
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a legendary island first mentioned by the ancient Greek philosopher Plato, believed to have been swallowed up by the sea
Grammatical Information
animacy status
inanimate
Composition
Simple
countable
plural form
Atlantises
proper
What is "Atlantis"?
Atlantis is a legendary island mentioned in ancient Greek writings, most notably by the philosopher Plato. It was described as a powerful and advanced civilization that existed thousands of years ago. The island was wealthy and technologically advanced but became corrupt and overly ambitious. As a result, the gods punished Atlantis, causing it to sink into the ocean and disappear forever. The myth of Atlantis has since become a symbol of lost civilizations and the consequences of human arrogance, continuing to inspire curiosity and speculation.
