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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Among North Eurasian populations, chitinase genes contain mutations associated with a reduced ability to digest insect exoskeletons.
From Science Daily ● Aug. 27, 2026
The Eurasian curlew is an iconic resident of the Shropshire Hills and the Welsh Marches, but declining numbers have seen the species added to the UK's Red List of highest conservation concern.
From BBC ● Jul. 17, 2026
One night in 2023 while on an offensive he saw a Eurasian eagle-owl for the first time in his life.
From Barron's ● May 20, 2026
Thirty-five comprehensive trade agreements span markets from India and Kenya to the Eurasian Economic Union.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 18, 2026
Five areas of technology may be singled out: First, metals—initially copper, then bronze, and finally iron—were used for tools in all complex Eurasian societies as of 1492.
From "Guns, Germs, and Steel: The Fates of Human Societies" by Jared M. Diamond
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