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trans-oceanic, a.|ˌtrɑːnsəʊʃiːˈænɪk, ˌtræns-, -nz-|
[f. trans- + oceanic. Cf. F. transocéanique (Littré).]
1. Existing or situated beyond the ocean; also transf. pertaining to a region beyond the ocean.
1827Blackw. Mag. XXII. 602 Their pristine transoceanic partiality for dram-drinking. 1872Daily News 25 Mar., Then, England..employed her influence..in establishing the principle..of a threepenny rate for European letters, and a sixpenny rate for those intended for trans-oceanic countries. 1899Dublin Rev. Jan. 67 Glimpses of a transoceanic world. 1902J. Leighton in Publ. Circ. 8 Feb. 156/2 This device was..admired by our transoceanic relatives.
2. Passing or extending across the ocean.
1868Lyell Princ. Geol. (ed. 10) II. iii. xli. 420 We probably still remain ignorant of many means of transoceanic migration. 1884Q. Rev. Apr. 453 The most vigilant supervision was exercised over the means of inland and transoceanic transport. 1892Times 2 May 9/2 In 1871..the total trans⁓oceanic emigration from the United Kingdom was 252,435. |