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transatlantic

American  
[trans-uht-lan-tik, tranz-] / ˌtræns ətˈlæn tɪk, ˌtrænz- /

adjective

  1. crossing or reaching across the Atlantic.

    a transatlantic liner.

  2. situated beyond the Atlantic.


transatlantic British  
/ ˌtrænzətˈlæntɪk /

adjective

  1. on or from the other side of the Atlantic

  2. crossing the Atlantic

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Other Word Forms

  • transatlantically adverb

Etymology

Origin of transatlantic

First recorded in 1770–80; trans- + Atlantic

Example Sentences

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To make matters even more stark - Denmark and the US are both members of the transatlantic alliance Nato.

From BBC

The Church of England's slavery links proposal was announced in January 2023 following the publication of a report into the Church's historical links to transatlantic slavery.

From BBC

Whatever the intention, we know it was worn during a US visit intended to strengthen transatlantic ties during the Cold War.

From BBC

Behind the transatlantic tensions of 2025 lie two major shifts in how the U.S. views the world.

From The Wall Street Journal

Second, defense innovation must become a shared transatlantic mission.

From The Wall Street Journal