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Transcontinental

Definition

Transcontinental is an adjective that refers to something that spans or relates to multiple continents.

Senses

1. Popular Sense: Relating to transportation or communication systems that connect different continents.
2. Local Sense: Pertaining to or existing across different regions within a single continent.

Popular Usage

Sample Sentence 1: The transcontinental railway played a crucial role in facilitating trade between North America and Asia.

Sample Sentence 2: The transcontinental fiber-optic cables transmit data between Europe and Africa.

Sample Sentence 3: The transcontinental flight from London to Sydney took over 20 hours.

Local Usage

Sample Sentence 1: The transcontinental highway connects the east and west regions of the country.

Sample Sentence 2: The transcontinental pipeline carries oil from the northern to the southern states.

Sample Sentence 3: The transcontinental bus service offers affordable travel options between different provinces.

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