crossAtlantic

Cross-Atlantic, crossAtlantic, and cross-Atlantic are variants of a compound adjective used to describe anything that crosses or spans the Atlantic Ocean, particularly the body of water separating Europe and North America. The term is applied to transportation routes, cables, trade links, and cultural or political relations. Spelling varies by style guide, with hyphenation and capitalization choices, including Cross-Atlantic and crossAtlantic.

Historically, cross-Atlantic connections emerged with early transoceanic cables and continued with aviation. The first successful nonstop transatlantic flight occurred in 1927 when Charles Lindbergh completed a solo crossing, a milestone that opened long-range air travel. The first transatlantic telegraph cable, completed in 1866, linked continents by electromagnetic signal, and today fiber-optic cables carry the bulk of international data across the ocean, supporting global communications and the internet.

Cultural and economic ties are described as cross-Atlantic relationships or partnerships, including trade agreements, research collaborations, and cultural exchanges between Europe and North America. The term can appear in branding or media to evoke international reach. In general usage, cross-Atlantic denotes activities or connections that involve both sides of the Atlantic rather than within one region.