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anti-European

British  

adjective

  1. opposed to the European Union or to political union of the countries of Europe

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

noun

  1. a person who is opposed to the European Union or to political union of the countries of Europe

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

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“He’s trying to position himself as the leader of the anti-European camp,” he said.

From Seattle Times Feb. 3, 2024

In 1879, an anti-European uprising began in Egypt under the leadership of Colonel Ahmed Urabi.

From Textbooks Dec. 14, 2022

Known for her firebrand nationalism, Meloni has toned down her anti-European rhetoric, drawing a cautious sigh of relief from the 27-nation EU.

From Reuters Nov. 3, 2022

Both now confront anti-European sentiment at home and within the membership of the European Union.

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 22, 2018

Later on it sought support in the people, and became anti-European and to some extent national; but to that extent it ceased to be anti-Turk.

From The Development of the European Nations, 1870-1914 (5th ed.) by John Holland Rose

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