European


Definition: Meaning of, European in English to English dictionary.

Pronunciation: / jʊərəˈpiːən /

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European Europeans
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  1. someone from Europe
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  1. relating to Europe or its people
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European used in phrases

  • European Central Bank (noun)
    1. the central bank of those members of the European Union who share a common currency
  • European Commission, the
    1. a group of officials, chosen by the countries in the EU (= the European Union), who suggest plans for the EU, carry out decisions that the EU has made, and make sure that the EU's laws are obeyed
  • European Community (noun)
    1. an international organization of European countries formed after World War II to reduce trade barriers and increase cooperation among its members
  • European Community, the
    1. the former name of the EU (= the European Union)
  • European Convention on Human Rights, the
    1. an official agreement signed by the UK and most other European countries, in which they promise to allow every citizen their HUMAN RIGHTS, such as the right to be free, to express their political opinions, and to be treated fairly. If someone thinks that one of these countries is breaking this agreement, they can officially complain to the European Human Rights Commission. If they are still not satisfied, they can take their case to a special court called the EUROPEAN COURT OF HUMAN RIGHTS .
  • European Court of Human Rights, the
    1. the court of law for the COUNCIL OF EUROPE, based in Strasbourg in France
  • European Court of Justice, the
    1. the court of law for the EU (= the European Union), based in Luxembourg
  • European Cup, the
    1. also European Champions Cup the former name of the CHAMPIONS LEAGUE
    2. the cup given to the team that won this competition
  • European Cupwinners' Cup, the
    1. a football competition held in the past that involved all the teams in Europe that won the CUP FINAL in their own country. Since 1998, these teams have entered the UEFA CUP instead.
  • European Economic Community (noun)
    1. an international organization of European countries formed after World War II to reduce trade barriers and increase cooperation among its members
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