transmarine

[ trans-muh-reen, tranz- ]

adjective

1. being on or coming from the opposite side of the sea or ocean.
2. being or crossing over the sea or ocean.

transmarine

/ ˌtrænzməˈriːn /

adjective

1. See overseas
   a less common word for overseas

Word History and Origins

Origin of transmarine¹

From the Latin word trānsmarīnus, dating back to 1575–85. See trans-, marine

Word History and Origins

Origin of transmarine¹

C16: from Latin transmarīnus , from trans- + marīnus , from mare sea

Example Sentences

Joaquin Jose Monteiro Torres, minister of marine, and secretary for transmarine affairs.

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Formerly, the monastic funds were drawn upon to excess in defraying the costs of a transmarine visitation.

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The transmarine post is very desirable for the better conduct of our foreign diplomacy and the consular service.

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The transmarine postal service has been a source of constant annoyance to almost every commercial nation.

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England would have become a transmarine province of France, it would in time have been absorbed like Brittany.

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