Meaning & use

European

adjective·Everyday

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Relating to Europe or its inhabitants, languages, or culture.

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The conference brought together European leaders to discuss climate policy.

The novel explores European history from the fall of Rome to the present day.

A note on using this word

Always capitalized, like other words describing nationality or continent of origin.

Another way to use it

2. noun

A person from Europe.

She met her husband, a European who had moved to Canada for work.

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