Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
atlas
Noun
/ˈæt.ləs/
Definition
A collection of maps or charts, usually in the form of a book.
Examples
- The atlas on my shelf shows detailed maps of every country in the world.
- For the school project, we used an atlas to find the population statistics of different regions.
- The explorers relied heavily on their atlases to chart new territories.
Meaning
In its broadest sense, an atlas refers to any compilation of geographical or thematic maps, used for navigation, education, and exploration.
Synonyms
- map collection
- geographical guide
- chart book