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european

n. countable
A2 Elementary US //ˌjʊɹəˈpiən// eu·ro·pean

n. a person who comes from Europe or is a citizen of a country in the European Union. In business, it can also refer to a company or bank based in Europe.

n. a native or inhabitant of Europe, or a citizen of a member state of the European Union. In a financial context, it may specifically denote an institution or entity subject to European regulatory frameworks.


SIMPLE

The new manager is a European who moved here last year.

CONTEXTUAL

Many Europeans travel freely across borders within the Schengen Area for both work and leisure.

COMPLEX

The treaty was designed to harmonize trade regulations for every European, ensuring that consumer protections remain consistent across all member states regardless of their specific national jurisdiction.

Origin

Borrowed from French Européen, via Latin europaeus, ultimately from Ancient Greek Εὐρωπαῖος (Eurōpaîos, “European”). By surface analysis, Europe + -an.

Usage

Always capitalized as it is derived from a proper noun.

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