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transatlantic

adj.
B2 Upper Intermediate US //ˌtɹænzətˈɫænɪk// UK //tɹænsɐtlˈɑːntɪk// transat·lantic

adj. crossing the Atlantic Ocean, or involving countries on both sides of it — like the US and the UK.

adj. crossing or extending across the Atlantic Ocean; relating to or involving countries on both sides of the Atlantic. Typically used attributively before a noun.


SIMPLE

The first transatlantic flight took place over a century ago.

CONTEXTUAL

The two companies formed a transatlantic partnership to share research between their London and New York offices.

COMPLEX

Maintaining a transatlantic relationship requires significant effort to bridge the time zone differences and cultural nuances that exist between European and North American partners.

Origin

From trans- + Atlantic.

Usage

Typically used attributively before the noun it modifies.

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