non-European
adjective
non-Eu·ro·pe·an
ˌnän-ˌyu̇r-ə-ˈpē-ən 
-ˈpēn
non-European
noun
met many non-Europeans during her travels
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But there’s some history to go with that since Chris Mazdzer’s silver in 2018 is the only Olympic luge medal in men’s singles won by a non-European.
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Kevin Baxter, Los Angeles Times, 6 Feb. 2026
More than 85% of the countries included in the ban are non-European and have majority nonwhite populations, the complaint notes.
—Molly Crane-Newman, New York Daily News, 2 Feb. 2026
Fewer continents are represented in the 2026 festival compared to recent years, with just two non-European international productions, both from Asia.
—Emily McClanathan, Chicago Tribune, 16 Jan. 2026
Through the new program, non-European Union citizens can invest a minimum of 250,000 euros (about $291,120) in a start-up listed on the national registry, Elevate Greece, across industries such as travel, real estate, defense, and financial technology.
—Brittany Chang, Condé Nast Traveler, 8 Jan. 2026
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Kevin Baxter, Los Angeles Times, 6 Feb. 2026
More than 85% of the countries included in the ban are non-European and have majority nonwhite populations, the complaint notes.
—Molly Crane-Newman, New York Daily News, 2 Feb. 2026
Fewer continents are represented in the 2026 festival compared to recent years, with just two non-European international productions, both from Asia.
—Emily McClanathan, Chicago Tribune, 16 Jan. 2026
Through the new program, non-European Union citizens can invest a minimum of 250,000 euros (about $291,120) in a start-up listed on the national registry, Elevate Greece, across industries such as travel, real estate, defense, and financial technology.
—Brittany Chang, Condé Nast Traveler, 8 Jan. 2026
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“Non-European.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/non-European. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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