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trans⋅at⋅lan⋅tic

[trans-uht-lan-tik, tranz-]
–adjective
1. crossing or reaching across the Atlantic: a transatlantic liner.
2. situated beyond the Atlantic.

Origin:
1770–80; trans- + Atlantic


trans⋅at⋅lan⋅ti⋅cal⋅ly, adverb
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trans·at·lan·tic   (trāns'ət-lān'tĭk, trānz'-)   
adj.  
  1. Situated on or coming from the other side of the Atlantic Ocean.

  2. Spanning or crossing the Atlantic Ocean.

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