Eu·ro·pe·an
ˌyu̇r-ə-ˈpē-ən 
-ˈpēn
: of, relating to, or characteristic of Europe or its people
Europeanness
noun
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Jeff Rueter, The Athletic, 8 Feb. 2025
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Belgian chocolate is some of the best in the world, and none do it better than Neuhaus, which has been making its chocolate in the European country since 1857.
—Tori Latham, Robb Report, 8 Feb. 2025
Scott Roxborough, The Hollywood Reporter, 28 Jan. 2025
In December, the European Union also signed an $11 billion contract to build IRIS², a satellite internet system that will deliver broadband to users on the ground without relying on Starlink.
—Michael Kan, PCMAG, 28 Jan. 2025
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Adjective
Many of its players have headlined NWSL rosters, but a recent flurry of top NWSL players opting to leave for European clubs hints at a sea change where, like on the men’s side, the possibility of the UEFA Champions League gives the continent an unparalleled advantage for the sport’s best players.
—Jeff Rueter, The Athletic, 8 Feb. 2025
Buy Now: $150 Photo : Neuhaus Best Belgian Chocolate: Neuhaus
Belgian chocolate is some of the best in the world, and none do it better than Neuhaus, which has been making its chocolate in the European country since 1857.
—Tori Latham, Robb Report, 8 Feb. 2025
Noun
Upgrade will launch Perfect Girl to international buyers at the European Film Market next month.
—Scott Roxborough, The Hollywood Reporter, 28 Jan. 2025
In December, the European Union also signed an $11 billion contract to build IRIS², a satellite internet system that will deliver broadband to users on the ground without relying on Starlink.
—Michael Kan, PCMAG, 28 Jan. 2025
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“European.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/European. Accessed 11 Feb. 2025.
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European
1 of 2 adjective
Eu·ro·pe·an
ˌyu̇r-ə-ˈpē-ən
: of or relating to Europe or its people
European
2 of 2 noun1
: a person born or living in Europe
2
: a person of European ancestry
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