Word
europeans
Phoneticseu·ro·peans
/ˌjʊɹəˈpiənz/
Definition
n. people who come from or live in Europe. You use this to talk about the group of people belonging to that continent.
n. people who are natives or inhabitants of the continent of Europe. When used in a political context, it may specifically refer to citizens of the European Union.
Examples
“Many Europeans travel between countries for work.”
“A survey showed that most Europeans prefer to take their main holidays during the summer months.”
“The treaty was designed to foster a shared sense of identity among Europeans while respecting the distinct cultural heritage of each individual nation.”
Examples
simple
“Many Europeans travel between countries for work.”
contextual
“A survey showed that most Europeans prefer to take their main holidays during the summer months.”
complex
“The treaty was designed to foster a shared sense of identity among Europeans while respecting the distinct cultural heritage of each individual nation.”
Usage
Always capitalized as it is derived from a proper noun.
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