non-European

adjective

non-Eu·​ro·​pe·​an ˌnän-ˌyu̇r-ə-ˈpē-ən How to pronounce non-European (audio)
-ˈpēn
: not of, relating to, or characteristic of Europe or its people : not European
non-European languages/populations
non-European noun
met many non-Europeans during her travels

Examples of non-European in a Sentence

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Israel is the only non-European country trying to reach the tournament through UEFA, while most of its neighbors seek places through the Asian Football Confederation. Deborah Danan, Sun Sentinel, 29 June 2026 Her goal is to add 10 new non-European destinations each year. Doug Gollan, Forbes.com, 26 June 2026 Notably, Singapore and Brunei were the only non-European places to make the cut, and countries from North and South America, as well as Australia and New Zealand, were absent. Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 22 June 2026 The announcement comes as European countries continue to expand domestic defense manufacturing capabilities and reduce reliance on non-European suppliers. Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 19 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for non-European

Word History

First Known Use

1842, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of non-European was in 1842

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“Non-European.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/non-European. Accessed 3 Jul. 2026.

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