# europeans

/ˌjʊɹəˈpiənz/ (US) · CEFR A2 · Noun

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/europeans
Updated: 2026-05-02

## Definition

people who come from or live in Europe. You use this to talk about the group of people belonging to that continent.

For teachers: 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.

## Usage notes

- Always capitalized as it is derived from a proper noun.

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