transatlanticism

== English == === Etymology === From transatlantic +‎ -ism. By surface analysis, trans- +‎ atlant- +‎ -ic +‎ -ism. === Noun === transatlanticism (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. Synonym: U.S. & U.K. Special Relationship (broadly): 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. Synonym: Atlanticism