atlas

• Substantivo que designa uma coleção de mapas, geralmente reunidos em livro ou volume, frequentemente incluindo informações geográficas, políticas ou temáticas. Também pode se referir a uma obra que reúne ilustrações, tabelas ou dados sobre um assunto específico.

A noun referring to a collection of maps, typically bound into a book or volume, often including geographical, political, or thematic information.

1. Book of mapsA2formal

   A collection of maps in a book format, typically showing geographical features, political boundaries, and other data.

   Atlas

   • She used an atlas to find the capital of Brazil.
   • The school library has a world atlas from 2019.
   • He studied the atlas to plan his road trip across Europe.

   Sinônimosmap collection

2. Anatomical referenceB2formalmedical

   A book or collection of detailed diagrams or illustrations of the human body or its parts.

   Atlas anatômico

   • The medical student consulted an atlas of human anatomy.
   • The atlas showed the structure of the human heart in detail.
   • Doctors often use an atlas to identify rare conditions.