European
ˌjʊərəˈpiːən
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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.
continental
2.
politicsRareperson 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.
continental Eurasian Eurocentric
2.
options tradingTECH.finance option exercised only at expiryTECH.
  • He invested in a European option for his portfolio.
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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.

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
EUacr.
acr: European Union
group of countries working together in Europe
ethnicity
woman of European descent
region
connected to European or American culture and traditions
G20abbr.
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
UEFAacr.
acr: Union of European Football Associations
organizes football events in 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.

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  1. French:Européen, européen, ...
  2. German:Europäer, europäisch, ...
  3. Italian:europeo, europea, ...
  4. Spanish:europeo, de estilo europeo, ...
  5. Portuguese:europeu, do continente europeu, ...
  6. Chinese:欧洲人, 欧洲的, ...
  7. Japanese:ヨーロッパ人, ヨーロッパの, ...
  8. Arabic:أُورُوبِيّ, أُورُبِّي, ...
  9. Hebrew:אֵירוֹפִּי, אֵירוֹפִּי, ...
  10. Russian:европеец, европейский, ...
  11. Ukrainian:європеєць, європейський, ...
  12. Hindi:यूरोपीय, यूरोप संबंधी, ...
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