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transatlantic


trans·at·lan·tic

adj \ˌtran(t)s-ət-ˈlan-tik, ˌtranz-\

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>

First Known Use of TRANSATLANTIC

1779

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