Eurasian
Americanadjective
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of or relating to Eurasia
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of mixed European and Asian descent
noun
Etymology
Origin of Eurasian
Example Sentences
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If Ukraine survives the war, it will likely emerge as a major force in military technology and a significant factor in the Eurasian balance of power.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 18, 2026
For example, the North American and Eurasian plates are separating at about 2.5 centimeters, or 1 inch, per year.
From Science Daily ● Mar. 21, 2026
In August 2020, the government announced Eurasian beavers, of unknown origin, living wild on the River Otter, were permitted to remain permanently and to expand their population into neighbouring catchments.
From BBC ● Mar. 14, 2026
This one is Eurasian in origin, first seen in 2022.
From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 12, 2026
For thousands of years, the North American Plate, caught between the Pacific and Eurasian Plates, had been squeezed by the two larger plates.
From "Meltdown" by Deirdre Langeland
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