non-European
adjective
non-Eu·ro·pe·an
ˌnän-ˌyu̇r-ə-ˈpē-ən 
-ˈpēn
non-European
noun
met many non-Europeans during her travels
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O’Leary told reporters in Dublin, where Ryanair is based, that non-European citizens can’t own a majority stake in a European airlines.
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Kelvin Chan, Los Angeles Times, 21 Jan. 2026
Fewer continents are represented in the 2026 festival compared to recent years, with just two non-European international productions, both from Asia.
—Emily McClanathan, Chicago Tribune, 16 Jan. 2026
Through the new program, non-European Union citizens can invest a minimum of 250,000 euros (about $291,120) in a start-up listed on the national registry, Elevate Greece, across industries such as travel, real estate, defense, and financial technology.
—Brittany Chang, Condé Nast Traveler, 8 Jan. 2026
All that popularity comes at a price though, for non-European visitors at least.
—Maureen O'Hare, CNN Money, 6 Dec. 2025
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Kelvin Chan, Los Angeles Times, 21 Jan. 2026
Fewer continents are represented in the 2026 festival compared to recent years, with just two non-European international productions, both from Asia.
—Emily McClanathan, Chicago Tribune, 16 Jan. 2026
Through the new program, non-European Union citizens can invest a minimum of 250,000 euros (about $291,120) in a start-up listed on the national registry, Elevate Greece, across industries such as travel, real estate, defense, and financial technology.
—Brittany Chang, Condé Nast Traveler, 8 Jan. 2026
All that popularity comes at a price though, for non-European visitors at least.
—Maureen O'Hare, CNN Money, 6 Dec. 2025
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“Non-European.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/non-European. Accessed 3 Feb. 2026.
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