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Definition of transoceanic

transoceanic

/ˌtrænz.oʊ.ʃiˈæn.ɪk/
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• adjective

1

Crossing or extending across an ocean.

Example

"The laying of the first transoceanic telegraph cables revolutionized global communication in the nineteenth century."

2

Situated, living, or originating beyond or on the other side of an ocean.

Example

"The port authority established new trade agreements with several transoceanic markets in Asia and Europe."

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Word Origin & Etymology

Coined in the early 19th century by combining the Latin prefix trans- ('across, beyond') with oceanic, from Latin oceanus and Ancient Greek ōkeanos ('the great river or sea surrounding the disk of the Earth').

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