Definitions
from The Century Dictionary.
- Across the Andes; to or on the other side of the Andes: as, transandine explorations.
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Examples
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This, of course, is not high in comparison with the transandine Oroya railway of Peru, [44] which -- the highest in the world -- reaches 15,666 feet.
Mexico Its Ancient and Modern Civilisation, History, Political Conditions, Topography, Natural Resources, Industries and General Development Martin [Editor] Hume 1919
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One of the most remarkable places, from an engineering and scenic point of view, is the Maltrata summit, and only in a few places in the world -- on the transandine or transalpine railways, or the Denver line -- is it equalled.
Mexico Its Ancient and Modern Civilisation, History, Political Conditions, Topography, Natural Resources, Industries and General Development Martin [Editor] Hume 1919
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The transandine railway, now about completed, will make it one of the most important ports of the world.
Commercial Geography A Book for High Schools, Commercial Courses, and Business Colleges 1895
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