English Words Starting With E

• european atomic energy community

  nounVery Low
  /ˌjʊə.rəˌpiː.ən əˈtɒm.ɪk ˈen.ə.dʒi kəˌmjuː.nə.ti/An international organization, established in 1958, that coordinates nuclear research and development among its member states to ensure peaceful use of nuclear energy.
• european beech

  nounB2
  /ˌjʊə.rəˌpiː.ən ˈbiːtʃ/A deciduous tree (Fagus sylvatica) native to Europe, with smooth grey bark and glossy green leaves that turn coppery in autumn.
• european central bank

  nounC1-C2 (High frequency in business, economics, finance, and news media).
  /ˌjʊə.rəˈpiː.ən ˈsen.trəl bæŋk/The central bank for the eurozone, responsible for monetary policy within the Euro area.
• european chafer

  nounC1
  /ˌjʊə.rəˈpiː.ən ˈtʃeɪ.fər/A species of scarab beetle (Rhizotrogus majalis) native to continental Europe and invasive in North America, whose larvae (grubs) feed on grass roots, causing damage to lawns and turf.
• european coal and steel community

  nounC1
  /ˌjʊə.rəˌpiː.ən ˌkəʊl ən ˈstiːl kəˌmjuː.nə.ti/An international organization formed in 1952 to create a common market for coal and steel among six Western European countries, considered the first step toward European integration.
• european commission

  nounMedium-High
  /ˌjʊə.rəˈpiː.ən kəˈmɪʃ.ən/The executive branch of the European Union, responsible for proposing legislation, implementing decisions, upholding EU treaties, and managing the day-to-day business of the EU.
• european common market

  nounC1
  /ˌjʊər.əˌpiː.ən ˌkɒm.ən ˈmɑː.kɪt/The original name for the economic union of European countries, founded in 1957, which aimed to create a single market by removing trade barriers between member states.
• european community

  nounLow/Historical
  /ˌjʊər.ə.piː.ən kəˈmjuː.nə.ti/The former name for the main economic and political alliance between several European nations, which later became the European Union.
• european corn borer

  nounRare
  /ˌjʊə.rəˈpiː.ən kɔːn ˈbɔː.rər/The larva of a moth (Ostrinia nubilalis) that bores into the stems and ears of corn/maize and other plants, causing agricultural damage.
• european council

  nounLow
  /ˌjʊə.rəˈpiː.ən ˈkaʊn.səl/A meeting of the heads of state or government of the member states of the European Union, defining the EU's overall political direction and priorities.
• european currency unit

  nounLow
  /ˌjʊə.rəˈpiː.ən ˈkʌr.ən.si ˈjuː.nɪt/A basket of European Community (EC) currencies used as an internal accounting unit and precursor to the euro.
• european economic area

  nounMedium/Low
  /ˌjʊə.rəˈpiː.ən ˌiː.kəˈnɒm.ɪk ˈeə.ri.ə/An international agreement that extends the European Union's single market to certain non-EU member states (Iceland, Liechtenstein, and Norway).
• european economic community

  nounC1
  /ˌjʊə.rəˌpiː.ən ˌiː.kəˌnɒm.ɪk kəˈmjuː.nə.ti/A major regional economic organization and predecessor of the European Union, created to foster economic integration among its member states.
• european elder

  nounC1 (Low Frequency)
  /ˌjʊə.rəˈpiː.ən ˈel.dər/A deciduous shrub or small tree (Sambucus nigra) native to Europe, valued for its clusters of creamy-white flowers and dark purple berries.
• european elk

  nounLow
  /ˌjʊə.rəˈpiː.ən elk/A large deer (Alces alces) native to the forests and wetlands of Northern Europe and Asia.
• european finch

  nounLow-frequency, specialized
  /ˌjʊə.rəˈpiː.ən ˈfɪntʃ/Any finch bird species that is native to or commonly found in Europe.
• european free trade association

  nounC1-C2
  /ˌjʊə.rəˌpiː.ən ˌfriː ˈtreɪd əˌsəʊ.siˈeɪ.ʃən/An international trade organization of four European states (Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway, Switzerland) outside the European Union that facilitates free trade among its members.
• european jackal

  nounLow
  /ˌjʊərəˈpiːən ˈdʒækəl/A species of jackal, Canis aureus, found in southeastern Europe and parts of Asia.
• european larch

  nounLow Frequency
  /ˌjʊə.rəˈpiː.ən ˈlɑːtʃ/A species of larch tree native to the mountains of central Europe, known for its deciduous needles and durable timber.
• european monetary institute

  nounLow (specialized, historical term)
  /ˌjʊər.əˌpiː.ən ˈmʌn.ɪ.tri ˈɪn.stɪ.tjuːt/The former central institution of the European Union, precursor to the European Central Bank, responsible for coordinating monetary policy and preparing for the introduction of the euro.

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