Atlanticist
|at-lan-ti-cist|
/əˈtlæn.tɪ.sɪst/
supporter of transatlantic cooperation
Etymology
'Atlanticist' originates from English formation: the noun/adjective 'Atlantic' + the agent-forming suffix '-ist'. 'Atlantic' itself comes from Latin 'Atlanticus', from Greek 'Atlantikos', ultimately related to 'Atlas' (the mythic Titan associated with the Atlantic/sea).
'Atlanticist' developed in the 20th century alongside the political term 'Atlanticism' to label advocates of transatlantic cooperation (especially after World War II and the creation of NATO); it was formed by adding '-ist' to 'Atlantic'/'Atlanticism' to denote a supporter or adherent.
Initially 'Atlantic' described geographic relation to the Atlantic; over time the derivative 'Atlanticist' acquired a specialized political sense meaning 'a supporter of transatlantic alliances and cooperation'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a person who supports Atlanticism — the policy or doctrine favoring close political, military, and/or economic ties across the North Atlantic (especially cooperation between North America and Western Europe, e.g., NATO).
As an Atlanticist, she argued for stronger NATO ties and more coordinated defence planning with European allies.
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Adjective 1
relating to Atlanticism or to policies that promote transatlantic cooperation (e.g., Atlanticist policies, Atlanticist outlook).
The government adopted a more Atlanticist stance on defence, prioritizing joint exercises and intelligence-sharing with allies.
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