Eu·ro·pe·an
ˌyu̇r-ə-ˈpē-ən 
-ˈpēn
: of, relating to, or characteristic of Europe or its people
Europeanness
noun
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Leo Barraclough, Variety, 15 May 2024
Reed previously ran Melba’s Culinary Canvas, a downtown spot that closed after two years in September 2022, and Henry’s Place, which served European cuisine.
—Amanda Hancock, The Courier-Journal, 15 May 2024
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Adjective
Meanwhile, German producers are mulling the impact of the country’s culture and media minister Claudia Roth’s proposals to overhaul the funding system, which includes the introduction of a 30% tax incentive and an obligation for streamers to invest 20% of their revenue in European content.
—Leo Barraclough, Variety, 15 May 2024
Reed previously ran Melba’s Culinary Canvas, a downtown spot that closed after two years in September 2022, and Henry’s Place, which served European cuisine.
—Amanda Hancock, The Courier-Journal, 15 May 2024
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“European.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/European. Accessed 29 May. 2024.
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European
1 of 2 adjective
Eu·ro·pe·an
ˌyu̇r-ə-ˈpē-ən
: of or relating to Europe or its people
European
2 of 2 noun1
: a person born or living in Europe
2
: a person of European ancestry
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