Europe
🇬🇧 /ˈjʊərəp/
🇺🇸 /ˈjʊrəp/
📖 Definitions
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noun
A continent located entirely in the Northern Hemisphere and mostly in the Eastern Hemisphere, bordered by the Arctic Ocean to the north, the Atlantic Ocean to the west, the Mediterranean Sea to the south, and Asia to the east. It is the second-smallest continent by area and the third-most populous.; The European Union or its member states, used as a political or economic entity.; In Greek mythology, a Phoenician princess who was abducted by Zeus in the form of a white bull and taken to Crete, after whom the continent is named.; A moon of Jupiter, the sixth-largest moon in the solar system, known for its icy surface and subsurface ocean.; A style of typeface or font characterized by a clean, modern sans-serif design.; A minor planet (asteroid) designated 52 Europa, discovered in 1858.
🔗 Details
Word forms
uncountable
Collocations
Eastern EuropeWestern EuropeCentral Europeacross Europethroughout Europecontinental Europe
Derivatives
EuropeanEuropeanizeEuropeanizationEuroEurocentric
Synonyms
the Old World
Commonly confused
European Union
EN: 'Europe' refers to the entire continent geographically, while 'European Union' (EU) is a political and economic union of specific member states.
Spelling tips
EN: Always capitalized as a proper noun. Note the 'eu' digraph at the beginning, which is pronounced /jʊər/.
💬 Examples
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Europe is home to a rich diversity of cultures, languages, and historical traditions.
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Europe has imposed new trade regulations on imported goods.
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According to myth, Zeus fell in love with Europa and carried her across the sea to Crete.
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Scientists believe Europa may harbor conditions suitable for microbial life beneath its ice crust.
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The designer chose Europa for the corporate logo because of its geometric simplicity.
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52 Europa is one of the largest asteroids in the main belt.