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Oceanic Definition & Meaning

oceanic
adjective
  1. relating to or occurring or living in or frequenting the open ocean; "oceanic islands like Bermuda"; "oceanic currents"; "oceanic birds"; "pelagic organisms"; "pelagic whaling"
  2. resembling the ocean in apparent limitlessness in extent or degree; "the oceanic violence of his rage"
  3. constituting or living in the open sea; "oceanic waters"; "oceanic life"
noun
  1. an eastern subfamily of Malayo-Polynesian languages

"Oceanic" in song lyrics

See how oceanic is used in real songs:

  • "greg russell and oceanic"
    AOL — AOL
  • "national oceanic"
    AOL — AOL
  • "time warner oceanic"
    AOL — AOL

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Frequently asked questions

What does oceanic mean?
relating to or occurring or living in or frequenting the open ocean; "oceanic islands like Bermuda"; "oceanic currents"; "oceanic birds"; "pelagic organisms"; "pelagic whaling" resembling the ocean in apparent limitlessness in extent or degree; "the oceanic violence of his rage" constituting or living in the open sea; "oceanic waters"; "oceanic life" an eastern subfamily of Malayo-Polynesian languages
What part of speech is oceanic?
Oceanic is an adjective and a noun.
How many definitions does oceanic have?
Oceanic has 4 definitions across 2 parts of speech (adjective, noun).

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