adjective
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on or from the other side of the Atlantic
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crossing the Atlantic
Other Word Forms
- transatlantically adverb
Etymology
Origin of transatlantic
Example Sentences
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Member states are set to vote on a resolution - led by Ghana - to recognise the transatlantic slave trade as "the gravest crime against humanity".
From BBC • Mar. 25, 2026
From a purely discount airline in the 1990s, the company refashioned itself into more of a hybrid airline, offering a business class and some transatlantic flights.
From MarketWatch • Mar. 25, 2026
And the cast of British comedians and writers have huge shoes to fill as they try to create a transatlantic success story.
From BBC • Mar. 20, 2026
The interior minister said the event reflected growing international recognition of the injustices of the transatlantic slave trade and the need to rebuild connections.
From Barron's • Mar. 10, 2026
Being a transatlantic gay is a dangerous game to play.
From "Will Grayson, Will Grayson" by John Green and David Levithan
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