geographical atlas

[dʒiːəˈɡræfɪkəl ˈætləs]
nounmasculinepl: geographical atlases / geographical atlanti
atlas geográfico
1. A bound collection of maps showing the physical features, political divisions, and other geographical information of the Earth or a region
The geography teacher brought a geographical atlas to show students the world's continents and oceans.
A professora de geografia trouxe um atlas geográfico para mostrar aos alunos os continentes e oceanos do mundo.
2. A comprehensive reference book containing systematically arranged maps with explanatory text and data about locations
I consulted the geographical atlas to find the exact coordinates of the mountain range.
Consultei o atlas geográfico para encontrar as coordenadas exatas da cordilheira.
Geographical atlases are fundamental educational tools in both Brazilian and American schools, typically used in geography, history, and social studies classes. In Brazil, atlases are considered essential classroom materials and are often required textbooks for middle and high school students. The term is formal and academic in nature.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
map bookatlasworld atlasreference atlas

Regional Variations

General Brazilian Portuguese
atlas geográfico
Standard term used in educational and professional contexts
Portugal
atlas geográfico
Same usage as Brazilian Portuguese, commonly found in schools and libraries
São Paulo
atlas geográfico
Widely used in educational institutions and cartographic studies

Related Words

cartographygeographymapglobetopographygeopolitical

Related Idioms & Phrases

consult an atlas
according to the atlas
an atlas of knowledge
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