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Definition of European - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
ancestryperson born, descended, or living on the continent between Asia and Atlantic
- A European moved to Canada last year.
2.
politicsRare person living in countries that belong to the EURare
- He is a European working in Brussels.
Adjective
1.
geographyrelated to Europe or its people
- The European countries have diverse cultures.
2.
options tradingTECH. finance option exercised only at expiryTECH.
- He invested in a European option for his portfolio.
Expressions with European
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standard hour used across much of Europe, one hour after Greenwich
The train schedule lists departures in Central European Time.
not related to Europe or its people
The cuisine is non-European, featuring dishes from Asia and Africa.
common spider found in European gardens
The European garden spider spun a web in the corner.
evergreen plant with white berries, used in Christmas decorations
The European mistletoe hung above the doorway during the festive season.
mammal related to minks and weasels
The European polecat is native to Europe.
opposing European integration and the European Union
The party's anti-European stance was clear in their manifesto.
relating to the central part of Europe
The Central European landscape is known for its diversity.
related to Eastern Europe's geography or culture
The Eastern European landscape is diverse and beautiful.
thorny shrub with small edible berries
The European box thorn grows well in dry areas.
official responsible for a specific policy area in the European Union
A European Commissioner for Trade handles international trade agreements.
bird native to Europe North Africa and western Asia
The European goldfinch is known for its colorful plumage.
large hornet species found in Eurasia and North America
The European hornet is larger than other local hornets.
US economic aid for Europe's reconstruction post-WWII
The European Recovery Program helped rebuild Europe's economy after WWII.
part of Russia in Europe
European Russia is west of the Ural Mountains.
policy to harmonize copyright laws across Europe
The European Union copyright directive aims to unify copyright rules.
favoring the EU and closer unity among its member countries
Her party is openly pro-European and backs closer EU unity.
from countries on Europe's western side
The Western European architecture is renowned worldwide.
political and economic union of 27 European countries
The European Union has its headquarters in Brussels.
pertaining to Eastern European culture or people
East European traditions are fascinating.
institution managing monetary policy for euro-using EU members
The European Central Bank aims to maintain price stability.
organization granting European patents
The European Patent Office granted the patent last month.
area in Europe with free movement of goods, people, services, capital
The Single European Market was established to boost trade in Europe.
time zone used in Eastern Europe UTC+2
Finland follows Eastern European Time during winter.
relating to all European countries collectively
The Pan-European agreement was signed by all member states.
Origin of European
Latin, Europa (mythical princess)
Terms with European included in their meaning
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place name
nation in western Europe, part of the European Union, known for culture
finance
official currency used by many European Union countries
acr: European Union
group of countries working together in Europe
ethnicity
woman of European descent
region
connected to European or American culture and traditions
abr: A group of finance ministers and central bank governors from 20 economies: 19 countries plus the European Union.
international group discussing world economic issues
politics
European country facing economic or political difficulties
acr: Union of European Football Associations
organizes football events in Europe
fish
european trout species anglers catch in rivers worldwide
European bird
common European thrush with black male plumage
edible crab
common European crab known for its brown shell
West Indies
person of mixed African and European descent
education
school in some European countries that prepares students for university
education
languages currently spoken and studied, especially European ones
European bird
European songbird with a reddish-brown tail
botany
British and European maple tree with five-lobed leaves
ethnicity
man of European descent
opposition
opposed to people of European ancestry
acr: Central European Time
time standard used in central Europe
ancestry
person of mixed Indigenous and European ancestry
acr: European Economic Community
group for European countries' trade
bias
biased towards European perspectives
medieval Europe
medieval European system of land ownership and loyalty
traditional European
relating to the ancient or traditional ways of Europe
Examples of European in a sentence
The European received a scholarship to study abroad. As a European, she values the EU's benefits. The conference was attended by a European. European architecture is renowned for its elegance. The European Union has strict regulations. She prefers European options for their predictability.
European options are less flexible than American ones.
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- French:Européen, européen, ...
- German:Europäer, europäisch, ...
- Italian:europeo, europea, ...
- Spanish:europeo, de estilo europeo, ...
- Portuguese:europeu, do continente europeu, ...
- Chinese:欧洲人, 欧洲的, ...
- Japanese:ヨーロッパ人, ヨーロッパの, ...
- Arabic:أُورُوبِيّ, أُورُبِّي, ...
- Hebrew:אֵירוֹפִּי, אֵירוֹפִּי, ...
- Russian:европеец, европейский, ...
- Ukrainian:європеєць, європейський, ...
- Hindi:यूरोपीय, यूरोप संबंधी, ...
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