cross-continental
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/krɔsˌkɒntɪˈnɛntəl/
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/krɒsˌkɒntɪˈnɛntəl/
across continents
Etymology
Etymology Information
'cross-continental' originates from the combination of 'cross' and 'continental', where 'cross' means 'to go across' and 'continental' refers to 'a large landmass'.
Historical Evolution
'cross' and 'continental' were combined in modern English to describe activities or journeys that span across continents.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to go across a continent', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
relating to or involving crossing a continent.
The cross-continental flight took over 10 hours.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/02/12 22:24