Eu

¹

Symbol, Chemistry.

1. europium.

EU

²

[ ee-yoo ]

abbreviation for

1. European Union ( def ).

eu-

³

1. a combining form meaning “good,” “well,” occurring chiefly in words of Greek origin ( eupepsia ); in scientific coinages, especially taxonomic names, it often has the sense “true, genuine” ( eukaryote )

Eu

¹

the chemical symbol for

1. europium

EU

²

abbreviation for

1. European Union

eu

³

the internet domain name for

1. the European Union

eu-

⁴

combining_form

1. well, pleasant, or good

   eupeptic

   euphony

Word History and Origins

Origin of Eu¹

< Greek, combining form of eús good (adj.) or eú, eû (neuter, used as adv.) well

Word History and Origins

Origin of Eu¹

via Latin from Greek, from eus good

Example Sentences

Ryanair boss Michael O'Leary said the fines were "illegal" and "baseless", adding that he will appeal the case and take it to the EU courts.

From BBC

The Spanish airline industry watchdog, ALA, plans a further appeal and has called the ministry's decision "nonsense", arguing the fine infringes EU free market rules.

From BBC

But Andrés Barragán, secretary general for consumer affairs and gambling at the ministry, defended the fines, saying the government's decision was based on Spanish and EU law.

From BBC

"This is a problem consumers are facing not only in Spain but in other EU countries."

From BBC

Historically, Western countries – particularly the US and EU – have provided the momentum, cheered on by smaller climate-vulnerable nations.

From BBC