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 Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 15 May 2025
Debut European matches for Myles Lewis-Skelly and Ethan Nwaneri — including the latter’s first Champions League goal — were symbolic of their wondrous promotions to first-team football.
—Amy Lawrence, New York Times, 15 May 2025
Kaitlin Sullivan, Health, 17 May 2025
During last summer’s European Championship, Germany head coach Julian Nagelsmann found a way to use them both in what was a 4-2-3-1 on paper, with Musiala lining up on the right and Wirtz on the left.
—Mark Carey, New York Times, 16 May 2025
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Adjective
Quo Vadis, Aida? premiered at the Venice Film Festival in 2020 and picked up two BAFTA nominations and the best film prize at the European film awards, as well as an Academy Award nod for best international feature.
—Scott Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 15 May 2025
Debut European matches for Myles Lewis-Skelly and Ethan Nwaneri — including the latter’s first Champions League goal — were symbolic of their wondrous promotions to first-team football.
—Amy Lawrence, New York Times, 15 May 2025
Noun
While the European Union prohibits formaldehyde and some chemicals that release formaldehyde in cosmetics, most states (except California and Maryland, which implemented bans earlier this year) permit manufacturers to add these substances.
—Kaitlin Sullivan, Health, 17 May 2025
During last summer’s European Championship, Germany head coach Julian Nagelsmann found a way to use them both in what was a 4-2-3-1 on paper, with Musiala lining up on the right and Wirtz on the left.
—Mark Carey, New York Times, 16 May 2025
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“European.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/European. Accessed 29 May. 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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