European

[ yoo r-uh-pee-uh n, yur- ]

/ ˌyʊər əˈpi ən, ˌyɜr- /

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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Origin of European

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

OTHER WORDS FROM European

Eu·ro·pe·an·ly, adverban·ti-Eu·ro·pe·an, adjective, nounin·ter-Eu·ro·pe·an, adjectivenon-Eu·ro·pe·an, adjective, noun

pro-Eu·ro·pe·an, adjective, nounpseu·do-Eu·ro·pe·an, adjective, nounun-Eu·ro·pe·an, adjective

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Example sentences 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 BEAST
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|DAILY BEAST
Or that the pro-European protests rocking Ukraine are part of a Western plot to revenge 18th-century Tsarist military victories?
Putin’s New Shock Jock|James Kirchick|December 17, 2013|DAILY BEAST
In a speech on Thursday, Vice President Joe Biden expressed his sympathy for the pro-European street protests in the Ukraine.
Biden Backs Ukrainian Protesters|Josh Rogin|December 13, 2013|DAILY BEAST

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 forms of European

Europeanism, noun

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