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

The Carabao Cup quarter-finals are also being played the week before Christmas - and European games continue through December as a result of the new formats.

From BBC

For years, successive European governments have attempted to crack down on the smuggling ring here by giving money and logistical support to Turkish police and coastguard.

From BBC

From the melodic Sicilian ghosts of “The Godfather” by composer Nino Rota to the aching Eastern European love theme in “Bram Stoker’s Dracula” by Wojciech Kilar, his stories ooze with musical expression.

From Los Angeles Times

Clough won the English title with both Derby County and Nottingham Forest - and then won back-to-back European Cups with the Reds.

From BBC

Recently EV25 was approved by the European and Belgian regulatory agencies to be used in a Phase 1 human trial that will conclude early next year.

From Science Daily