Monnet

American  

[moh-ney, maw-ne] / moʊˈneɪ, mɔˈnɛ /

noun

1. Jean 1888–1979, French economist: originator of the European Common Market.

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Monnet British  

/ mɔnɛ /

noun

1. Jean (ʒɑ̃). 1888–1979, French economist and public servant, regarded as founding father of the European Economic Community. He was first president (1952–55) of the European Coal and Steel Community

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Example Sentences

Thursday’s Europe Day honors the memory of Jean Monnet, one of the founding fathers of the European Union, who once said: “Europe will be forged in crises.”

From Seattle Times

Another North American production at Avignon is performed in French: “Marguerite: The Fire,” by the Québec-based Indigenous writer and director Émilie Monnet.

From New York Times

“We need athletes to set an example when they use the buildings,” Monnet said.

From Seattle Times

Monnet said that was "the most plausible hypothesis", but his agency had yet to conduct thorough analysis.

From Reuters

The founding fathers of the European Union — like Robert Schuman and Jean Monnet — were steeped in history and determined to ensure that war did not break out again in Europe.

From Washington Post