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europe

/ˈjʊɚ.əp/

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What does europe mean?

proper noun

  1. A continent located west of Asia (separated by the Urals), north of Africa and east of the Atlantic Ocean.
  2. A political entity; the European Union.
  3. Mainland Europe (continental Europe), especially the western portion, thus excluding the island nations or the larger Mediterranean islands.
More meanings (1)

proper noun

  1. International club competitions operated by UEFA, the sport's governing body for Europe.

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IPA pronunciation

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Had the example not been followed by other nations, all Europe must long ago have worn the chains of a universal monarch.
Alexander Hamilton; John Jay; James MadisonThe Federalist PapersProject Gutenberg ebook #18
Ugly churches were a part of his pastime in Europe, as well as beautiful ones, and his tour was altogether a pastime.
Henry JamesThe AmericanProject Gutenberg ebook #177
More book examples (3)
“Why,” replied the other, “I should say this was the only place in Europe where a man was ever shot without firearms.”
G. K. (Gilbert Keith) ChestertonThe wisdom of Father BrownProject Gutenberg ebook #223
On my return from Europe, as I have said, I took up immediately and most buoyantly the work of my new parish.
Anna Howard Shaw; Elizabeth Garver JordanThe Story of a PioneerProject Gutenberg ebook #354
In spite of all these, or rather because of them, the French have evolved almost as little as any race in Europe.
Gustave Le BonThe Psychology of RevolutionProject Gutenberg ebook #448