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transatlanticism en · NOUN

Etymology

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

Meanings

  1. (uncountable) 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.
  2. (broadly, uncountable) 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.

Synonyms

U.S. & U.K. Special Relationship · Atlanticism