Europe
Pronunciation: /ˈjʊə.ɹəp/
The English word “Europe” has 4 meanings listed here.
proper noun
- A continent located west of Asia (separated by the Urals), north of Africa and east of the Atlantic Ocean.
- A political entity; the European Union.
- Mainland Europe (continental Europe), especially the western portion, thus excluding the island nations or the larger Mediterranean islands.
- International club competitions operated by UEFA, the sport's governing body for Europe.
Etymology
Inherited from Middle English Europe, a learned borrowing from Latin Eurōpa, borrowed from Doric Greek Εὐρώπα (Eurṓpa). Doublet of Europa.
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