EUROPEAN


Meaning of EUROPEAN in English

/ ˌjʊərəˈpiːən; NAmE ˌjʊr-/ adjective , noun

■ adjective

1.

of or connected with Europe :

European languages

2.

of or connected with the European Union :

European law

our European partners

■ noun

1.

a person from Europe, or whose ancestors came from Europe

2.

( BrE ) a person who supports the principles and aims of the European Union :

a good European

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WORD ORIGIN

from French européen , from Latin europaeus , based on Greek Eurōpē Europe.

Oxford Advanced Learner's English Dictionary.      Оксфордский английский словарь для изучающик язык на продвинутом уровне.