Eurasian
adjective
Eur·asian
yu̇r-ˈā-zhən 
-shən,
yər-
1
: of a mixed European and Asian origin
2
: of or relating to Europe and Asia
Eurasian
noun
Examples of Eurasian in a Sentence
a Eurasian species of bird
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The country is situated where the Arabian and Eurasian tectonic plates collide.
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Michael Gfoeller and David H. Rundell, Newsweek, 15 Jan. 2025
Evening Song by Christian Brinkmann Eurasian blackbirds are a common sight, but German photographer Christian Brinkmann wanted to capture one in an artistic, unusual way.
—Carlyn Kranking, Smithsonian Magazine, 10 Jan. 2025
Earthquakes are common in the Himalayan region, which spans a fault line between the Eurasian and Indian tectonic plates.
—Mithil Aggarwal, NBC News, 7 Jan. 2025
Shrinking populations and stagnant productivity are eroding the strength of once dominant Eurasian powers.
—Michael Beckley, Foreign Affairs, 7 Jan. 2025
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Michael Gfoeller and David H. Rundell, Newsweek, 15 Jan. 2025
Evening Song by Christian Brinkmann Eurasian blackbirds are a common sight, but German photographer Christian Brinkmann wanted to capture one in an artistic, unusual way.
—Carlyn Kranking, Smithsonian Magazine, 10 Jan. 2025
Earthquakes are common in the Himalayan region, which spans a fault line between the Eurasian and Indian tectonic plates.
—Mithil Aggarwal, NBC News, 7 Jan. 2025
Shrinking populations and stagnant productivity are eroding the strength of once dominant Eurasian powers.
—Michael Beckley, Foreign Affairs, 7 Jan. 2025
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“Eurasian.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Eurasian. Accessed 22 Jan. 2025.
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Eurasian
adjective
Eur·asian
yu̇-ˈrā-zhən
-shən
1
: of or relating to Eurasia
2
: of mixed European and Asian origin
Eurasian
noun
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