transatlantic
/ˌtrænzətˈlæntɪk/
noun
- A person who has crossed the Atlantic Ocean, especially a passenger on a transatlantic ship or flight.
- The ship carried hundreds of transatlantics each week.
- The airline offered special rates for frequent transatlantics.
- Many transatlantics arrived at Ellis Island in the early 1900s.
adjective
- Crossing or spanning the Atlantic Ocean.
- Transatlantic cables carry internet data between continents.
- They booked a transatlantic cruise from New York to Southampton.
- The first transatlantic flight took place in 1919.
- Relating to countries on both sides of the Atlantic Ocean, especially Europe and America.
- Transatlantic trade agreements affect many industries.
- The transatlantic alliance between the US and Europe has lasted for decades.
- She works for a transatlantic company with offices in London and Boston.
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