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10 Language-to-English Dictionaries남대서양
Pronunciation / Transliteration: namdaeseoyang
"남대서양은 다양한 해양 생물의 서식지입니다."
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The southern region of the Atlantic Ocean, extending from the equator down to the Southern Ocean or Antarctica.
"Marine researchers are studying current patterns and biodiversity within the South Atlantic."
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Relating to or located in the southern part of the Atlantic Ocean.
"Several islands in the South Atlantic are known for their unique endemic bird species."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The term combines 'South', derived from Old English 'sūþ', indicating the southern cardinal direction, and 'Atlantic', referencing the mythological 'Atlas' via Latin and Greek roots designating the ocean beyond the Strait of Gibraltar. Together, the compound has been used since the early colonial era of maritime exploration to designate the southern portion of the Atlantic Ocean lying between the Americas and Africa.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "South Atlantic" is said worldwide
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Atlantique Sud
Transliteration: a-tlɑ̃-tik syd
"Les expéditions maritimes traversent souvent l'Atlantique Sud."
Südatlantik
Transliteration: zyːd.aˈklantɪk
"Der Südatlantik ist bekannt für seine starken Winde."
Atlantico Meridionale
Transliteration: aˈtlantiko meridjoˈnale
"Le correnti dell'Atlantico Meridionale influenzano il clima."
Atlántico Sur
Transliteration: aˈtlantiko suɾ
"El Atlántico Sur alberga una rica biodiversidade."
Atlântico Sul
Transliteration: aˈtlɐ̃tiku suw
"Ilhas remotas pontilham o Atlântico Sul."
दक्षिण अटलांटिक
Transliteration: dakshin atalantik
"दक्षिण अटलांटिक महासागर में कई द्वीप हैं।"
南大西洋
Transliteration: nán dà xī yáng
"南大西洋的气候条件非常多变。"
남대서양
Transliteration: namdaeseoyang
"남대서양은 다양한 해양 생물의 서식지입니다."
南大西洋
Transliteration: minami daiseiyō
"南大西洋の海流は地球の気候に影響を与えます。"
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