Etymology
The word "overseas" is derived from two Middle English words:
Therefore, the original meaning of "overseas" was "across the sea."
Meaning
Origin
The word "overseas" first appeared in the English language in the late 13th century. It was originally used to refer to lands that were located across the North Sea from England, such as Norway and Denmark. Over time, the meaning of the word expanded to include any land that is located on the other side of a body of water, regardless of its size.
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