trans-Pacificadj.
/ˌtrɑːnspəˈsɪfɪk/, /ˌtranspəˈsɪfɪk/, U.S. /ˌtræn(t)spəˈsɪfɪk/ 1. Across or crossing the Pacific Ocean.
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the world > the earth > water > sea or ocean > specific seas > [adjective] > Pacific Ocean > passing or extending across
trans-Pacific1891
1891 Scribner's Mag. Sept. 280/2 A newly organized trans-pacific service, running by way of Yokohama to Vancouver.
1897 Daily News 30 Jan. 6/1 The proposed ‘All-British Trans-Pacific Cable’.
2. On the other side of the Pacific.
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the world > the earth > water > sea or ocean > specific seas > [adjective] > Pacific Ocean > on other side of
trans-Pacific1906
1906 Athenæum 17 Feb. 193/3 The Cardinal's Trans-Pacific experiences have accustomed him to such liberties.
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