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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International revenue grew 2%, with Pacific revenue up 11% and transatlantic revenue up 2%, exceeding the record 2024 levels.
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Ted Reed, Forbes.com, 10 July 2025
Over the next decade, hundreds more women would make this transatlantic journey, and nearly all remained to marry and bear children.
—Ann Foster, JSTOR Daily, 9 July 2025
Advertisement Advertisement In 1776, these fears came to fruition in the case of American Patriot Ebenezer Smith Platt, a man who was a transatlantic celebrity in his own time but who is little remembered today.
—Time, 9 July 2025
Justin Tallis | Afp | Getty Images Starmer, who seems to have ingratiated himself with Trump despite their different political persuasions, might be able to give Macron some tips on how to win over their transatlantic ally, as the EU continues trade negotiations with Washington.
—Holly Ellyatt, CNBC, 8 July 2025
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Ted Reed, Forbes.com, 10 July 2025
Over the next decade, hundreds more women would make this transatlantic journey, and nearly all remained to marry and bear children.
—Ann Foster, JSTOR Daily, 9 July 2025
Advertisement Advertisement In 1776, these fears came to fruition in the case of American Patriot Ebenezer Smith Platt, a man who was a transatlantic celebrity in his own time but who is little remembered today.
—Time, 9 July 2025
Justin Tallis | Afp | Getty Images Starmer, who seems to have ingratiated himself with Trump despite their different political persuasions, might be able to give Macron some tips on how to win over their transatlantic ally, as the EU continues trade negotiations with Washington.
—Holly Ellyatt, CNBC, 8 July 2025
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“Transatlantic.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/transatlantic. Accessed 21 Jul. 2025.
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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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