Eurasia

American

[yoo-rey-zhuh, -shuh, yuh-] / jʊˈreɪ ʒə, -ʃə, jə- /

noun

Europe and Asia considered together as one continent.

Eurasia British

/ -ʒə, jʊəˈreɪʃə /

noun

the continents of Europe and Asia considered as a whole

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Eurasia Cultural

Land mass consisting of the continents of Europe and Asia.

Etymology

Origin of Eurasia

Eur(o)- + Asia

Example Sentences

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Jones purported to be a Russia and Eurasia specialist with links to prominent Washington think tanks and policy circles.

From BBC • Jul. 11, 2026

The study also adds support to the idea that plague first emerged in Central or North-East Asia before spreading across Eurasia through wild rodent populations.

From Science Daily • Jun. 18, 2026

Whether you're a Lurcher lover, a Corgi connoisseur or a Eurasia enthusiast, here are some of the stand out canine-centric photos from the day's voting.

From BBC • May 7, 2026

Trading volume during the early hours of Eastern Standard Time is usually pretty subdued, said Gregory Brew, a senior analyst at Eurasia Group who is focused on energy markets and Iran.

From MarketWatch • May 6, 2026

Wolves were domesticated in Eurasia and North America to become our dogs used as hunting companions, sentinels, pets, and, in some societies, food.

From "Guns, Germs, and Steel: The Fates of Human Societies" by Jared M. Diamond

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