cisatlantic

adjective

cis·​at·​lan·​tic (ˌ)sis-at-ˈlan-tik How to pronounce cisatlantic (audio)
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: of, relating to, or characteristic of the side of the Atlantic Ocean regarded as the near side

Word History

First Known Use

1785, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of cisatlantic was in 1785

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Cite this Entry

“Cisatlantic.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cisatlantic. Accessed 27 Mar. 2023.

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