transmarine

adjective

trans·​ma·​rine ˌtran(t)s-mə-ˈrēn How to pronounce transmarine (audio)
ˌtranz-
1
: being or coming from beyond or across the sea
2
: passing over or extending across the sea

Word History

Etymology

Latin transmarinus, from trans- + mare sea — more at marine

First Known Use

1583, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of transmarine was in 1583

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Cite this Entry

“Transmarine.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/transmarine. Accessed 31 Oct. 2024.

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