Eu·ro·pe·an
ˌyu̇r-ə-ˈpē-ən 
-ˈpēn
: of, relating to, or characteristic of Europe or its people
Europeanness
noun
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Scott Kramer, Forbes.com, 14 July 2025
The president also issued a letter to the European Union, promising a tariff and demanding changes to European trade policies.
—Brittney Melton, NPR, 14 July 2025
Brittney Melton, NPR, 14 July 2025
The timing appears particularly problematic as the European Union's Markets in Crypto Assets (MiCA) regulation also takes effect July 1.
—Boaz Sobrado, Forbes.com, 14 July 2025
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Adjective
The Crystal Cup Finale will be attended by Ryder Cup European team captain Luke Donald and Solheim Cup winner Lexi Thompson, who are serving as official Crystal Cup ambassadors.
—Scott Kramer, Forbes.com, 14 July 2025
The president also issued a letter to the European Union, promising a tariff and demanding changes to European trade policies.
—Brittney Melton, NPR, 14 July 2025
Noun
The president also issued a letter to the European Union, promising a tariff and demanding changes to European trade policies.
—Brittney Melton, NPR, 14 July 2025
The timing appears particularly problematic as the European Union's Markets in Crypto Assets (MiCA) regulation also takes effect July 1.
—Boaz Sobrado, Forbes.com, 14 July 2025
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“European.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/European. Accessed 21 Jul. 2025.
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European
1 of 2 adjective
Eu·ro·pe·an
ˌyu̇r-ə-ˈpē-ən
: of or relating to Europe or its people
European
2 of 2 noun1
: a person born or living in Europe
2
: a person of European ancestry
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