transatlantic

adjective

trans·​at·​lan·​tic ˌtran(t)s-ət-ˈlan-tik How to pronounce transatlantic (audio)
ˌtranz-
1
a
: crossing or extending across the Atlantic Ocean
a transatlantic cable
b
: relating to or involving crossing the Atlantic Ocean
transatlantic airfares
2
a
: situated or originating from beyond the Atlantic Ocean
b
: of, relating to, or involving countries on both sides of the Atlantic Ocean and especially the U.S. and Great Britain
transatlantic cooperation

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The transatlantic journeys of African primates coincided with a time of significant environmental changes. Scott Travers, Forbes, 11 Jan. 2025 The environmental impact of long and steady transatlantic flights would also be reduced. Dan Perry, Newsweek, 5 Jan. 2025 Their rise on the continent has coincided with Trump’s second term, teeing up the prospect of transatlantic cooperation among this former political fringe. Alexander Smith, NBC News, 3 Jan. 2025 After their buzzy success in London, The Twenty Two will go transatlantic this fall with a new hotel in Union Square in a historic landmark building. Elise Taylor, Vogue, 1 Jan. 2025 See all Example Sentences for transatlantic 

Word History

First Known Use

1779, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Time Traveler
The first known use of transatlantic was in 1779

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“Transatlantic.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/transatlantic. Accessed 20 Jan. 2025.

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transatlantic

adjective
trans·​at·​lan·​tic ˌtran(t)s-ət-ˈlant-ik How to pronounce transatlantic (audio)
ˌtranz-
1
: crossing or extending across the Atlantic Ocean
a transatlantic cable
2
: located or coming from beyond the Atlantic Ocean
our transatlantic friends

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