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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Origin of European
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One thing that would help is if the government toned down its pro-European rhetoric, Benedict argues.
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In a speech on Thursday, Vice President Joe Biden expressed his sympathy for the pro-European street protests in the Ukraine.
pro-European
adjective
having enthusiasm or admiration for the European Union
noun
a person who admires the European Union
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
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European
c.1600, from French Européen, from Latin Europaeus, from Greek Europaios "European," from Europe (see Europe).
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