Definition

1. Adjective:

   • Of or relating to Europe: Describes anything originating from, located in, or connected to the continent of Europe.
   • Characteristic of Europe or its people: Describes qualities, styles, or traits typical of Europe or Europeans.

2. Noun:

   • A native or inhabitant of Europe: A person who comes from or lives in any country on the European continent.

Examples

• Adjective:

  • She is on a tour of European capitals. (She is visiting the capital cities located in Europe.)
  • The architecture has a distinct European style. (The architecture possesses a style characteristic of Europe.)

• Noun:

  • He is a European who has lived in Asia for years. (He is a person from Europe who has resided in Asia.)
  • The conference was attended by Europeans and Americans. (People from Europe and America attended the meeting.)

Advanced Usage

• "European integration": The process of political, legal, economic, and social cooperation and unification among European states.
  • The euro is a symbol of European integration.
• "European values": A set of ethical and political ideals often associated with democracy, human rights, and the rule of law in a European context.
  • The debate centered on the defense of European values.

Variants and Related Words

• Europeanize / Europeanise (verb): To make something European in character or style.
  • The cuisine was Europeanized to suit local tastes.
• Europeanism (noun): A custom, trait, or idiom characteristic of Europeans; also, advocacy of European political or economic unity.
• Non-European (adjective/noun): Not of or from Europe; a person not from Europe.

Synonyms

• Adjective: Continental (when referring to mainland Europe in a British context), Euro- (prefix).
• Noun: Continental, Europan (rare).

Related Phrases

• European Union (EU): A political and economic union of numerous European member states.
  • Several policies are coordinated at the European Union level.
• Council of Europe: An international organization focused on upholding human rights, democracy, and the rule of law in Europe.
  • The European Court of Human Rights is an institution of the Council of Europe.

Idioms

Adjective

1. of or relating to or characteristic of Europe or the people of Europe
   • European Community

Noun

1. a native or inhabitant of Europe