European
[yoo r-uh-pee-uh n, yur-]
- of or relating to Europe or its inhabitants.
- native to or derived from Europe: traditional European customs; European languages.
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- a native or inhabitant of Europe.
- a person of European descent.
- (in East Africa and Asia) a white person; Caucasian.
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Origin of European
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Examples from the Web for pro-european
Contemporary Examples
One thing that would help is if the government toned down its pro-European rhetoric, Benedict argues.
He has intimidated and humiliated the fledgling pro-European government in Kiev.
Obama’s Nuclear Summit Aimed to Stop Terrorists. Now Putin’s the Issue.Christopher Dickey, Jamie Dettmer, Nadette De Visser
March 25, 2014
Or that the pro-European protests rocking Ukraine are part of a Western plot to revenge 18th-century Tsarist military victories?
In a speech on Thursday, Vice President Joe Biden expressed his sympathy for the pro-European street protests in the Ukraine.
pro-European
- having enthusiasm or admiration for the European Union
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- a person who admires the European Union
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European
- of or relating to Europe or its inhabitants
- native to or derived from Europe
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- a native or inhabitant of Europe
- a person of European descent
- a supporter of the European Union or of political union of the countries of Europe or a part of it
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Word Origin and History for pro-european
European
c.1600, from French Européen, from Latin Europaeus, from Greek Europaios "European," from Europe (see Europe).
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