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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David Krumboltz, The Mercury News, 10 Nov. 2024
In an emergency stop, the Vanquish’s Brembo carbon ceramic brakes halt progress from 100 kph (62 mph) in less than 30 meters (98.4 feet), a common European benchmark for truly superlative braking.
—Dan Carney, Popular Science, 7 Nov. 2024
Michael Kan, PCMAG, 6 Nov. 2024
Watch on Deadline For the first time this year, under new rules announced last summer, films nominated for Best European Documentary and Best Animated Feature Film are also eligible in the Best European Film category.
—Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 5 Nov. 2024
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Adjective
The Valiant had a European look that wasn’t widely appreciated, the Corvair had the rear engine challenge and the Falcon had more traditional styling.
—David Krumboltz, The Mercury News, 10 Nov. 2024
In an emergency stop, the Vanquish’s Brembo carbon ceramic brakes halt progress from 100 kph (62 mph) in less than 30 meters (98.4 feet), a common European benchmark for truly superlative braking.
—Dan Carney, Popular Science, 7 Nov. 2024
Noun
The European Commission has launched a formal investigation into Corning for possibly abusing its market dominance in supplying its protective glass to electronics vendors.
—Michael Kan, PCMAG, 6 Nov. 2024
Watch on Deadline For the first time this year, under new rules announced last summer, films nominated for Best European Documentary and Best Animated Feature Film are also eligible in the Best European Film category.
—Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 5 Nov. 2024
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“European.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/European. Accessed 23 Nov. 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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