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europe

n. uncountable
A1 Beginner US //ˈjʊɹəp// eu·rope

n. the continent located between the Atlantic Ocean and Asia. It includes many countries like France, Germany, and Italy.

n. a continent in the northern hemisphere, bordered by the Atlantic Ocean to the west, the Arctic Ocean to the north, and Asia to the east.


SIMPLE

Many people travel across Europe by train.

CONTEXTUAL

The trade agreement aims to strengthen economic ties between countries across Europe.

COMPLEX

The historical development of Europe has been shaped by a complex interplay of diverse cultures, languages, and political shifts that continue to influence global affairs today.

Synonyms
Origin

Inherited from Middle English Europe, a learned borrowing from Latin Eurōpa, borrowed from Doric Greek Εὐρώπα (Eurṓpa). Doublet of Europa.

Usage

Usually functions as a proper noun and does not take an article.

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