non-European

adjective

non-Eu·​ro·​pe·​an ˌnän-ˌyu̇r-ə-ˈpē-ən How to pronounce non-European (audio)
-ˈpēn
: not of, relating to, or characteristic of Europe or its people : not European
non-European languages/populations
non-European noun
met many non-Europeans during her travels

Examples of non-European in a Sentence

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In a move that mirrors a global shift toward more stringent border protocols, in addition to passports, the United Kingdom will start requiring Electronic Travel Authorizations (ETAs) for non-European visitors from January 8, 2025. Andy J. Semotiuk, Forbes, 12 Dec. 2024 South Korea—The only non-European country where McDonald's serves beer, introduced in 2016 as part of a gourmet burger promotion. Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024 After several delays, the UK ETA application portal officially opened for non-European travelers on November 27, 2024. Sarah James, Condé Nast Traveler, 3 Dec. 2024 As the war drags on, however, non-European countries are becoming more and more involved. Michael Kimmage, Foreign Affairs, 7 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for non-European 

Word History

First Known Use

1842, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of non-European was in 1842

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“Non-European.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/non-European. Accessed 15 Dec. 2024.

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