North Atlantic

American  

[nawrth at-lan-tik] / ˈnɔrθ ætˈlæn tɪk /

noun

1. the region of the world that lies in the Northern Hemisphere of the Atlantic Ocean, including all the coastal countries, islands, and archipelagos located there.

   As a biologist based in Newfoundland, she has a particular interest in the flora and fauna of the North Atlantic.

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adjective

1. of or relating to the region of the world that lies in the Northern Hemisphere of the Atlantic Ocean, often specifically to the North Atlantic Ocean itself.

   The most active time for North Atlantic hurricane development seems to be from mid-August to mid-October.

Example Sentences

The crisis over Greenland, though defused through a compromise negotiated by North Atlantic Treaty Organization Secretary-General Mark Rutte, already has many European leaders worrying about long-term damage.

From The Wall Street Journal

Since its founding in 1949, the North Atlantic Treaty Organization has been the Kremlin’s No. 1 enemy.

From The Wall Street Journal

The Arctic territory is governed by Denmark, which is part of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization.

From Barron's

The spat is turning into a perilous moment for the North Atlantic Treaty Organization, which has served as the security foundation of the U.S.-led global order since World War II.

From The Wall Street Journal

Nato - the North Atlantic Treaty Organization - currently has 32 member states, with the US one of the 12 founding countries.

From BBC