A book or collection of maps, typically of the Earth or a region of the Earth. noun
The geography teacher asked the students to bring an atlas to class.
She consulted the atlas to find the shortest route for her road trip.
The topmost vertebra of the backbone, articulating with the occipital bone of the skull. noun
The doctor explained that the atlas supports the skull and allows for nodding movements.
Injuries to the atlas can be serious and require careful medical attention.
A collection of charts or tables illustrating a subject. noun
The medical atlas contained detailed illustrations of the human anatomy.
He referred to the atlas of economic data to analyze the market trends.
In Greek mythology, a Titan condemned to hold up the sky for eternity. noun
Atlas is often depicted in art as a strong man carrying the heavens on his shoulders.
The myth of Atlas explains how he was punished by Zeus for his role in the Titanomachy.