transatlantic
adjective
trans·at·lan·tic
ˌtran(t)s-ət-ˈlan-tik 
ˌtranz-
1
a
: crossing or extending across the Atlantic Ocean
a transatlantic cable
b
: relating to or involving crossing the Atlantic Ocean
transatlantic airfares
2
a
: situated or originating from beyond the Atlantic Ocean
b
: of, relating to, or involving countries on both sides of the Atlantic Ocean and especially the U.S. and Great Britain
transatlantic cooperation
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Bradley’s transatlantic life is a tale of artistic freedom and recognition earned at the cost of exile.
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Brian Seibert, New Yorker, 13 May 2026
But the majors are not making the transatlantic voyage this time around.
—Gregory Ellwood, Los Angeles Times, 12 May 2026
In it, the Argentinian journalist Pizarro Lastra interviews the three writers who came on board the luxury transatlantic liner.
—Literary Hub, 11 May 2026
The original Elena secured her place in sailing history by winning the 1928 King’s Cup transatlantic race, setting a record on the route from New York to Santander, Spain.
—Dea Jusufi, Forbes.com, 9 May 2026
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Brian Seibert, New Yorker, 13 May 2026
But the majors are not making the transatlantic voyage this time around.
—Gregory Ellwood, Los Angeles Times, 12 May 2026
In it, the Argentinian journalist Pizarro Lastra interviews the three writers who came on board the luxury transatlantic liner.
—Literary Hub, 11 May 2026
The original Elena secured her place in sailing history by winning the 1928 King’s Cup transatlantic race, setting a record on the route from New York to Santander, Spain.
—Dea Jusufi, Forbes.com, 9 May 2026
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“Transatlantic.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/transatlantic. Accessed 21 May. 2026.
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transatlantic
adjective
trans·at·lan·tic
ˌtran(t)s-ət-ˈlant-ik
ˌtranz-
1
: crossing or extending across the Atlantic Ocean
a transatlantic cable
2
: located or coming from beyond the Atlantic Ocean
our transatlantic friends
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