Transoceanic: meaning, definitions and examples
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transoceanic
[ trænzoʊˈsiːənɪk ]
geography transportation
Transoceanic refers to something that occurs across or spans an ocean. This term is often used in the context of travel, shipping, and communication over large distances that separate continents.
Synonyms
interoceanic, ocean-spanning.
Examples of usage
- Transoceanic flights connect major cities.
- The transoceanic shipping routes are vital for international trade.
- Transoceanic cables enable global internet connectivity.
Translations
Translations of the word "transoceanic" in other languages:
🇵🇹 transoceânico
🇮🇳 महासागरीय
🇩🇪 transozeanisch
🇮🇩 transokéanik
🇺🇦 трансоціанічний
🇵🇱 transoceaniczny
🇯🇵 超海洋の
🇫🇷 transocéanique
🇪🇸 transoceánico
🇹🇷 transokyanik
🇰🇷 대양의
🇸🇦 عابر للمحيطات
🇨🇿 transoceánský
🇸🇰 transoceánsky
🇨🇳 跨洋的
🇸🇮 transoceanski
🇮🇸 transóceaníkur
🇰🇿 трансоциандық
🇬🇪 ტრანსოკეანური
🇦🇿 transokeyan
🇲🇽 transoceánico
Etymology
The term 'transoceanic' originates from the prefix 'trans-', which comes from Latin, meaning 'across' or 'beyond', and the word 'ocean', derived from the Greek 'okeanos', referring to the large bodies of salt water that cover significant portions of the Earth. The combination of these parts highlights the concept of traversing or connecting different lands across an ocean. The use of 'transoceanic' has been particularly relevant in the context of maritime navigation, shipping, and later on, aviation, as technology has made it possible to cross these vast bodies of water more efficiently. The term became more commonly used in the 20th century with advances in transportation and communication technology, emphasizing the importance of global connectivity.