Transatlantic
(adjective)
- Relating to or crossing the Atlantic Ocean.
- Situated on or coming from the opposite sides of the Atlantic Ocean.
- Connecting or involving two or more countries separated by the Atlantic Ocean.
Origin:
Formed from the latin word "trans" meaning "across" and the english word "atlantic", referring to the atlantic ocean.
Examples:
- The transatlantic flight from New York to London takes about 7 hours.
- The transatlantic cable was a major breakthrough in communication technology.
- The transatlantic trade deal aims to promote economic cooperation between the US and EU.
- The transatlantic slave trade was a dark chapter in the history of both Africa and America.
- The transatlantic cruise offered breathtaking views of the Atlantic Ocean and its surroundings.