adj C1 Advanced Uncommon

transatlantic

Transatlantic (adj) means Crossing, spanning, or coming from the other side of the Atlantic Ocean. Example: “They booked a transatlantic flight from London to New York.”

adj

Crossing, spanning, or coming from the other side of the Atlantic Ocean.

"They booked a transatlantic flight from London to New York."

"The two nations have a long transatlantic alliance."

How to use transatlantic

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishGoing across the Atlantic Ocean, or relating to both sides of it.

Common pairings

transatlantic flight transatlantic relations transatlantic voyage

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Etymology

Formed from "trans-" ("across") plus "Atlantic."

Antonyms

cisatlantic

Related words

cisatlantic

Rhymes for transatlantic

antic frantic semantic pedantic gigantic Atlantic romantic unromantic

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Frequently asked questions

What does “transatlantic” mean?

The word “transatlantic” means crossing, spanning, or coming from the other side of the Atlantic Ocean. In plain terms, going across the Atlantic Ocean, or relating to both sides of it.

How do you use “transatlantic” in a sentence?

Here is “transatlantic” used in a sentence: “They booked a transatlantic flight from London to New York.”

What is the opposite of “transatlantic”?

The opposite of “transatlantic” — its antonyms — is cisatlantic.

What part of speech is “transatlantic”?

“Transatlantic” is an adjective.

Is “transatlantic” a common word?

“Transatlantic” is an uncommon word in modern English, usually learned at around the C1 level.

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