Europeans

/ˌjʊrəˈpiːənz/ noun

Definition

Plural of European; people from Europe or people of European descent.

Etymology

From 'European,' derived from 'Europe,' ultimately from Greek 'Eurōpē,' possibly meaning 'wide-faced' or of unclear origin. The '-an' suffix makes it a demonym (name for people from a place).

Kelly Says

'European' is interesting because Europe itself is a fuzzy concept—geographically, Europe and Asia are one landmass, so 'European' is really a cultural and political identity rather than a clear geographic one, unlike 'Australian' or 'American.'

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