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transmarine Definition

trans·ma·rine (trans′mə rēn′, tranz′-)

adjective

  1. crossing the sea
  2. coming from or being on the other side of the sea

Etymology: L transmarinus: see trans- & marine

transmarine Usage Examples

Modifies a noun

  • corn: But, even where the transmarine corn did not reach the consumers in this extraordinary mode, it injuriously affected Italian agriculture.
  • possession: The earlier plan of investing the allies of Rome with the transmarine possessions that she acquired was no longer viewed with favor.