trans-Tasman

adjective

Of or pertaining to inter-relationships between Australia and New Zealand.

“Trans-Tasman commerce”

Meanings

adjectivetrans-Tasman (not comparable)
  1. informalnot comparableOf or pertaining to inter-relationships between Australia and New Zealand.

    Trans-Tasman commerce

Origin

From trans- + Tasman, since the Tasman Sea lies between the two countries.

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APA

trans-Tasman. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 4, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/trans-Tasman

MLA

“trans-Tasman.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/trans-Tasman. Accessed November 4, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “trans-Tasman,” accessed November 4, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/trans-Tasman.

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