Atlantic Ocean

/ətˌlæntɪk ˌoʊʃən/
/ætˈlæntɪk ˈʌʊʃən/
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Definitions of Atlantic Ocean
  1. noun
    the 2nd largest ocean; separates North and South America on the west from Europe and Africa on the east
    synonyms: Atlantic
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    ocean
    a large body of water constituting a principal part of the hydrosphere
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