transmarine
Americanadjective
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being on or coming from the opposite side of the sea or ocean.
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being or crossing over the sea or ocean.
adjective
Etymology
Origin of transmarine
From the Latin word trānsmarīnus, dating back to 1575–85. See trans-, marine
Example Sentences
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The conclusion therefore follows, that it is right that the Government should have the management of the whole of the transmarine postal communication, as it also has that of the communication within the country.
From Ocean Steam Navigation and the Ocean Post by Rainey, Thomas
The transmarine postal service has been a source of constant annoyance to almost every commercial nation.
From Ocean Steam Navigation and the Ocean Post by Rainey, Thomas
While the kingdom of France was weak, monarchs like Henry II. and Richard I. might dream of extending their transmarine possessions to the detriment of their suzerain at Paris.
From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 9, Slice 5 English History by Various
How inimical it was could not yet be clearly seen; for the transmarine interests of Rome had not at the time attained a development which invited the mastery of conquered lands by the Roman capitalist.
From A History of Rome During the Later Republic and Early Principate by Greenidge, A. H. J. (Abel Hendy Jones)
Thus, it is evident that this new and as yet not fully established agent of international communication, so far from obviating our rapid transmarine service, will but the more effectually necessitate it.
From Ocean Steam Navigation and the Ocean Post by Rainey, Thomas
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