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Definition of transatlantic

transatlantic

/ˌtrænzətˈlæntɪk/
trans · at · lan · tic
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• adjective

1

Crossing or extending across the Atlantic Ocean.

Example

"The airline recently announced a new schedule of daily transatlantic flights between New York and London."

2

Relating to or involving countries on both sides of the Atlantic Ocean, especially North America and Europe.

Example

"The summit focused on strengthening transatlantic trade agreements and diplomatic ties."

3

Situated on the other side of the Atlantic Ocean (typically used from a European perspective to mean North American, or vice versa).

Example

"The British publisher was eager to hear from their transatlantic counterparts in Boston."

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• Rhymes for transatlantic

• Nearby Words

transaction
transactional
transantarctic
transatlantic
transcend
transcendence
transcendent

Word Origin & Etymology

Coined in the late 18th century from the Latin prefix 'trans-' (meaning across or beyond) combined with 'Atlantic', in reference to the Atlantic Ocean.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Transatlantic. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/transatlantic
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