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Eu·ro·pe·an
 European
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- pronunciation:
- yuhr
pi
n
- parts of speech:
- adjective, noun
- features:
- Word Parts
| part of speech: |
adjective |
| definition: |
of or having to do with Europe, or its peoples, cultures, or languages.
Paris, Rome, Madrid, and Vienna are all capitals of European countries. |
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| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition: |
a person who was born in or is a citizen of a country in Europe.
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The word european
contains the following part:
-an, -ian, -ean
Latin
adjective- and noun-forming suffix
that means in adjectives: from (a place) or pertaining to or following (a figure or school of thought); in nouns: person or thing from (a place) or associated with (an activity or school of thought).
  More about this word part:
The suffix group -an
, -ian
, -ean
attaches to common nouns and proper nouns to form adjectives or nouns.
Example words:
American, Asian, civilian, comedian, custodian, European, guardian, historian, Mediterranean, Mexican, pediatrician, politician, technician, urban
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