Europeanism

noun

Eu·​ro·​pe·​an·​ism ˌyu̇r-ō-ˈpē-ə-ni-zəm How to pronounce Europeanism (audio)
1
: attachment or allegiance to the traditions, interests, or ideals of Europeans
2
: the ideal or advocacy of the political and economic integration of Europe

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Yanukovych would have to make a few striking personnel changes, take some symbolic steps, and adopt several policy shifts in order to persuade voters that his Europeanism is real. Alexander J. Motyl, Foreign Affairs, 7 Nov. 2013

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First Known Use

1824, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of Europeanism was in 1824

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“Europeanism.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Europeanism. Accessed 24 Nov. 2024.

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Europeanism

noun
Eu·​ro·​pe·​an·​ism ˌyu̇r-ə-ˈpē-ə-niz-əm How to pronounce Europeanism (audio)
: loyalty to the traditions, interests, or standards of Europeans
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