Synonyms for

Atlas

Verb / ˈætlʌs / Another word for atlas — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

An atlas is a book of maps.

Synonyms & similar words

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Synonyms by register

Formal

collection of maps map book gazetteer

Informal

map book map collection

Literary

cartographic compendium geographic treasury

Common collocations

  • world atlas
  • road atlas
  • historical atlas
  • atlas of the world
  • atlas of the stars
  • atlas of anatomy
  • atlas pages
  • atlas cover

Word family

noun atlas

Usage note

An atlas is specifically a collection of maps, often bound in a book. It is not typically used metaphorically for other types of comprehensive collections unless the context is very clear.

Example sentences

  1. I used an atlas to find the location of different countries.
  2. My atlas is filled with different maps of the world.
  3. The atlas we used in class had all the state capitals.
  4. I like to look at an atlas to see all the different countries in the world.
  5. My dad gave me an atlas for my birthday and I love looking at it.

Quotes

  • The world is a book and those who do not travel read only one page. - Saint Augustine
  • The journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step. - Lao Tzu
  • The world is a beautiful book, but of little use to him who cannot read it. - Carlo Goldoni

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