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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Jacob Tanswell, New York Times, 28 May 2025
Or manufacturers who now pay a premium for steel after European buyers pivot to cheaper Asian sources.
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Emily Olsen, New York Times, 28 May 2025
As a member of the European Union, Denmark does not hold separate trade negotiations with the United States.
—Matthew Tostevin, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 May 2025
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Adjective
Still, this is the third season of the Unai Emery era in which Villa have qualified to play European football in the next one.
—Jacob Tanswell, New York Times, 28 May 2025
Or manufacturers who now pay a premium for steel after European buyers pivot to cheaper Asian sources.
—Van Carlson, Forbes.com, 27 May 2025
Noun
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The England women’s national team starts its European Championship title defense in 39 days.
—Emily Olsen, New York Times, 28 May 2025
As a member of the European Union, Denmark does not hold separate trade negotiations with the United States.
—Matthew Tostevin, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 May 2025
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“European.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/European. Accessed 3 Jun. 2025.
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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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