Eu·ro·pe·an
| \ ˌyu̇r-ə-ˈpē-ən
, -ˈpēn \
, -ˈpēn \
Definition of European
(Entry 1 of 2)
: of, relating to, or characteristic of Europe or its people
European
nounDefinition of European (Entry 2 of 2)
1
: a native or inhabitant of Europe
2
: a person of European descent
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“European.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/European. Accessed 14 Apr. 2021.
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European
nounEnglish Language Learners Definition of European
: a person born, raised, or living in Europe
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: a native or resident of the continent of Europe rather than Britain
: a person who is descended from Europeans
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European
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Eu·ro·pe·an
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Kids Definition of European
(Entry 1 of 2)
: of or relating to Europe or the people of Europe
European history
European
nounKids Definition of European (Entry 2 of 2)
: a native or resident of Europe
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The first known use of European was in 1555
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