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transatlantic
adjective trans·at·lan·tic \ˌtran(t)s-ət-ˈlan-tik, ˌtranz-\
: going across the Atlantic Ocean
: located on or coming from the other side of the Atlantic Ocean
: involving people or countries on both sides of the Atlantic Ocean
Full Definition of TRANSATLANTIC
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 United States and Great Britain <transatlantic cooperation>
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First Known Use of TRANSATLANTIC
1779
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transatlantic
adjective trans·at·lan·tic \ˌtran-zət-ˈlan-tik\
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: crossing or being beyond the Atlantic Ocean
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