Eu ‧ rope /ˈjʊərəp $ ˈjʊr-/ BrE AmE noun
1 . the ↑ continent that is north of the Mediterranean and goes as far east as the Ural Mountains in Russia:
eastern Europe
2 . British English the European Union:
the Prime Minister’s stated aim of keeping Britain at the heart of Europe
3 . British English the ↑ continent of Europe not including Britain and Ireland:
British exports to Europe