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transatlanticism

noun · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 1

The relationship between Britain and America, especially in literature and culture, traditionally based upon a shared history, a common language, shared principles of legal philosophy, a commonality of religious beliefs, and kinship ties.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: uncountable

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: U.S. & U.K. Special Relationship

Antonyms: none provided

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noun

Meaning 2

An ideology which advocates a close economic, political and military alliance between certain nations in North America, particularly the United States and Canada, and those of Western Europe.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: broadly, uncountable

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: Atlanticism

Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

From transatlantic + -ism. By surface analysis, trans- + atlant- + -ic + -ism.