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/euɾoˈpeo/

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Translation

European

Word origin

From Europa, the name of the continent, via Latin Europaeus from Greek Europe. The final ending marks it as an adjective of origin, like 'European'.

Origin
Greek
Root
Europe
English cognates
European, Europe

Grammar

Feminineeuropea
Masc pluraleuropeos
Fem pluraleuropeas

Examples

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The European market is one of the largest in the world.

Muchos .

Many European countries share the same currency.

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European cuisine varies a great deal from one country to another.

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She studies European history at university.

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Have you ever travelled around the European continent?

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This word is part of lesson 60.