atlas
n. countable B1 Intermediate US //ˈætɫəs// UK //ˈætləs// at·las
n. a book of maps or charts. You use it to find locations, borders, and geographical features like mountains or rivers.
n. a bound collection of maps, often including illustrations, informative tables, or textual analysis of geographical data.
I looked at the atlas to find the capital city.
The students opened their school atlas to locate the different mountain ranges across the continent.
While digital navigation has largely replaced physical maps, a comprehensive historical atlas remains an essential tool for understanding how national borders have shifted over the centuries.
Usage
The plural form is typically 'atlases', though 'atlantes' is used in specific architectural contexts.