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transatlantic

[trans-uht-lan-tik, tranz-] / ˌtræns ətˈlæn tɪk, ˌtrænz- /


ADVERB
across the sea
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Several African and Caribbean countries have called for a formal apology and reparations from countries that benefited from the transatlantic slave trade.

From BBC ● Oct. 2, 2026

Anyone who contributed financially to the transatlantic slave trade, or to a company enabling the trade, is listed in the database.

From BBC ● Sep. 14, 2026

"Our European partners are keen on a strong transatlantic relationship," he told AFP, saying the bloc is drawn to Canada's "certainty and predictability."

From Barron's ● Sep. 14, 2026

This year has seen a dramatic change in tone in the global conversation about the transatlantic slave trade.

From BBC ● Aug. 16, 2026

This is Cape Fear Pier, one of the North Carolinian ports used in the transatlantic slave trade.

From "Kwame Crashes the Underworld" by Craig Kofi Farmer




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