European
[ yoo r-uh-pee-uh n, yur- ]
/ ˌyʊər əˈpi ən, ˌyɜr- /
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adjective
of or relating to Europe or its inhabitants.
native to or derived from Europe: traditional European customs; European languages.
noun
a native or inhabitant of Europe.
a person of European descent.
(in East Africa and Asia) a white person; Caucasian.
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Examples from the Web for pro-european
One thing that would help is if the government toned down its pro-European rhetoric, Benedict argues.
Ukraine Revolutionaries Bitter about Crimea Loss and Kiev Incompetence|Jamie Dettmer|March 27, 2014|DAILY BEASTHe 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|DAILY BEASTOr 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.
British Dictionary definitions for pro-european (1 of 2)
pro-European
adjective
having enthusiasm or admiration for the European Union
noun
a person who admires the European Union
British Dictionary definitions for pro-european (2 of 2)
European
/ (ˌjʊərəˈpɪən) /
adjective
of or relating to Europe or its inhabitants
native to or derived from Europe
noun
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
Derived FormsEuropeanism, noun
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