adj
European
yoor-ruh-PEE-uhn
adj
1
Relating to Europe or its people, culture, or institutions.
"She studied European history at university."
"European cuisine varies enormously from country to country."
2
(finance) Describing an option contract that can only be exercised on its expiry date, not before.
"European options are simpler to price than American ones because early exercise isn't allowed."
noun
1
A person from Europe.
"Many Europeans travel visa-free within the Schengen Area."
How to Use European
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishOf or from Europe — or, in finance jargon, an option you can only cash in on one fixed date.
Word Forms
more European comparative, Europeans plural, most European superlative
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Etymology
From French européen, ultimately from the same Greek root as Europe.