European

American  

[yoor-uh-pee-uhn, yur-] / ˌyʊər əˈpi ən, ˌyɜr- /

adjective

1. of or relating to Europe or its inhabitants.

2. native to or derived from Europe.

   traditional European customs; European languages.

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noun

1. a native or inhabitant of Europe.

2. a person of European descent.

3. (in East Africa and Asia) a white person; Caucasian.

European British  

/ ˌjʊərəˈpɪən /

adjective

1. of or relating to Europe or its inhabitants

2. native to or derived from Europe

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noun

1. a native or inhabitant of Europe

2. a person of European descent

3. a supporter of the European Union or of political union of the countries of Europe or a part of it

Other Word Forms

• Europeanism noun
• Europeanly adverb
• anti-European adjective
• inter-European adjective
• non-European adjective
• pro-European adjective
• pseudo-European adjective
• un-European adjective

Etymology

Origin of European

1595–1605; < Latin Eurōpae(us) ( Europe, -eous ) + -an

Example Sentences

Magyar himself became a diplomat at Hungary's permanent mission in Brussels, later running Orban's team working with the European Parliament.

From BBC

European Command and top military chief at NATO, told Congress in a hearing earlier this month that the network of U.S. alliances in Europe were crucial for the U.S. military’s ability to “project power globally.”

From The Wall Street Journal

On Tuesday, a member of the European Commission urged people to work from home, drive less, drive more slowly and fly less.

From BBC

The UK will pursue closer economic ties with the European Union in light of the war in Iran, Sir Keir Starmer has said.

From BBC

His remarks, made in conversation with European Council President António Costa, were originally reported by Iranian state media.

From BBC