European

[ yoor-uh-pee-uhn, yur- ]

adjective

1. of or relating to Europe or its inhabitants.
2. native to or derived from Europe:

   traditional European customs; European languages.

noun

1. a native or inhabitant of Europe.
2. a person of European descent.
3. (in East Africa and Asia) a white person; Caucasian.

European

/ ˌjʊərəˈpɪən /

adjective

1. of or relating to Europe or its inhabitants
2. native to or derived from Europe

noun

1. a native or inhabitant of Europe
2. a person of European descent
3. a supporter of the European Union or of political union of the countries of Europe or a part of it

Derived Forms

• ˌEuroˈpeanˌism, noun

Other Words From

• Euro·pean·ly adverb
• anti-Euro·pean adjective noun
• inter-Euro·pean adjective
• non-Eu·ro·pean adjective noun
• pro-Eu·ro·pean adjective noun
• pseudo-Euro·pean adjective noun
• un-Eu·ro·pean adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of European¹

1595–1605; < Latin Eurōpae(us) ( Europe, -eous ) + -an

Example Sentences

A UK government spokesperson said: "We are committed to resetting our relationship with our European partners... and improving our trade and investment relationship."

From BBC

After becoming economy secretary, he was driven to two European Championship qualifiers against Georgia and Norway in June and November 2023.

From BBC

The European Commission said this meant alternative classified ads services had faced "unfair trading conditions", making it harder for them to compete.

From BBC

Hitler himself is said to have called Grant’s book, “The Passing of the Great Race,” about European racial superiority, “my bible.”

From Salon

A fortnight after the worst floods to hit a single European country this century, Paiporta is still full of firefighters, police officers as well as the Red Cross and an army of daily volunteers.

From BBC