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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USA Today, 22 Apr. 2025
In the centuries after its founding in 1540, the Jesuit Order became influential in many royal European courts.
—Christopher Parker, Smithsonian Magazine, 21 Apr. 2025
Willem Marx, NPR, 22 Apr. 2025
In March, the European Commission announced a broad proposal to ramp up defense spending by about $840 billion, including $165 billion in loans.
—Lara Jakes, New York Times, 22 Apr. 2025
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Adjective
The talks are a follow-up to a Paris meeting last week where the U.S. and European states discussed ways to end the more than three-year-old war.
—USA Today, 22 Apr. 2025
In the centuries after its founding in 1540, the Jesuit Order became influential in many royal European courts.
—Christopher Parker, Smithsonian Magazine, 21 Apr. 2025
Noun
He is not known as the most charismatic of speakers, but has voiced his opinions with less ambiguity than many church leaders often do, pushing for theological orthodoxy in his decade-long role as head of the Council of European Bishops' Conferences.
—Willem Marx, NPR, 22 Apr. 2025
In March, the European Commission announced a broad proposal to ramp up defense spending by about $840 billion, including $165 billion in loans.
—Lara Jakes, New York Times, 22 Apr. 2025
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“European.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/European. Accessed 1 May. 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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