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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Tom Sanderson, Forbes, 3 Dec. 2024
The European style of the Casa or the Seb sets make for a welcoming but not overpowering centerpiece in your dining space.
—Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 2 Dec. 2024
Jason Fields, Newsweek, 5 Dec. 2024
Anker European Travel Plug Adapter for $16: One of our favorite portable charger brands, Anker also makes travel adapters.
—Simon Hill, WIRED, 5 Dec. 2024
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Adjective
The European and Spanish champions have been left short-staffed at right back this season.
—Tom Sanderson, Forbes, 3 Dec. 2024
The European style of the Casa or the Seb sets make for a welcoming but not overpowering centerpiece in your dining space.
—Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 2 Dec. 2024
Noun
Economically, the upheaval could complicate the European Union's response to new trade tariffs expected from the incoming administration of U.S. President-elect Donald Trump.
—Jason Fields, Newsweek, 5 Dec. 2024
Anker European Travel Plug Adapter for $16: One of our favorite portable charger brands, Anker also makes travel adapters.
—Simon Hill, WIRED, 5 Dec. 2024
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“European.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/European. Accessed 16 Dec. 2024.
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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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