Eurasian
adjective
Eur·asian
yu̇r-ˈā-zhən 
-shən,
yər-
1
: of a mixed European and Asian origin
2
: of or relating to Europe and Asia
Eurasian
noun
Examples of Eurasian in a Sentence
a Eurasian species of bird
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Iceland's Volcanic Eruptions Iceland lies in a unique position as part of the Mid-Atlantic Ridge, a 10,000-mile-long mountain chain that represents the boundary between the North American and Eurasian tectonic plates.
—Jack Knudson, Discover Magazine, 25 Apr. 2025
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Dave Quinn, People.com, 16 May 2025
Flaco’s Kingdom: Before his demise, the Eurasian eagle-owl’s escape from the Central Park Zoo and subsequent life on the loose captured the public’s attention and hearts.
—Kholood Eid, New York Times, 2 May 2025
As the Eurasian balance tilts toward the autocracies, the risks to U.S. defense commitments continue to rise.
—Michael Beckley, Foreign Affairs, 16 Apr. 2025
Iceland's Volcanic Eruptions Iceland lies in a unique position as part of the Mid-Atlantic Ridge, a 10,000-mile-long mountain chain that represents the boundary between the North American and Eurasian tectonic plates.
—Jack Knudson, Discover Magazine, 25 Apr. 2025
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“Eurasian.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Eurasian. Accessed 25 May. 2025.
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Eurasian
adjective
Eur·asian
yu̇-ˈrā-zhən
-shən
1
: of or relating to Eurasia
2
: of mixed European and Asian origin
Eurasian
noun
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