adj · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot
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UK:/ˌɪntəɹəʊʃiːˈænɪk/
US:/ˌɪntəɹˌoʊʃiˈænɪk/
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adj
Meaning 1
Between oceans; connecting two oceans.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: not-comparable
Examples
We are thinking of building an interoceanic railway.
Meaning relationships
Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: none provided
History
Etymology
First attested in 1850. From inter- + oceanic.
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Translations
6 source translations are retained for this English entry.