/ 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.