English Words Starting With E

• european monetary system

  nounC2
  /ˌjʊə.rəˌpiː.ən ˈmʌn.ɪ.tri ˌsɪs.təm/A formal arrangement created by the European Economic Community (now the EU) in 1979 to establish monetary stability and limit exchange rate fluctuations between member currencies.
• european monetary union

  nounC1
  /ˌjʊər.əˌpiː.ən ˈmʌn.ɪ.tri ˈjuː.njən/The economic and monetary union of a group of European Union countries that have adopted the euro as their common currency.
• european oyster

  nounLow
  /ˌjʊə.rəˌpiː.ən ˈɔɪ.stər/A species of edible oyster (Ostrea edulis) native to the coasts of Europe.
• european parliament

  nounC1
  /ˌjʊə.rəˌpiː.ən ˈpɑː.lɪ.mənt/The directly elected legislative body of the European Union, representing its citizens.
• european plan

  nounC1/C2
  /ˌjʊə.rəˈpiː.ən plæn/A hotel rate covering accommodation only, without meals.
• european raspberry

  nounLow to Medium (specific botanical/horticultural term)
  /ˌjʊər.əˈpiː.ən ˈrɑːz.bər.i/A common species of raspberry (Rubus idaeus) native to Europe and parts of Asia, and widely cultivated for its edible fruit.
• european recovery program

  nounLow
  /ˌjʊə.rəˌpiː.ən rɪˈkʌv.ər.i ˈprəʊ.ɡræm/A U.S.-sponsored initiative, officially known as the Marshall Plan, that provided substantial financial aid to Western European countries after World War II to rebuild their economies and prevent the spread of communism.
• european recovery programme

  nounLow (Historical/Technical)
  /ˌjʊə.rəˈpiː.ən rɪˈkʌv.ər.i ˈprəʊ.ɡræm/The official name, used primarily in the UK and Commonwealth countries, for the American initiative to aid Western Europe after World War II, commonly known as the Marshall Plan.
• european red mite

  nounLow
  /ˌjʊə.rəˈpiː.ən ˈred ˈmaɪt/A small arachnid pest that feeds on the sap of fruit trees and other plants.
• european space agency

  nounLow in general discourse, high in scientific, technical, and geopolitical contexts.
  /ˌjʊə.rəˈpiː.ən ˈspeɪs ˌeɪ.dʒən.si/An intergovernmental organisation dedicated to the exploration of space, formed in 1975 and comprising 22 member states from Europe.
• european union

  nounB2
  /ˌjʊə.rəˈpiː.ən ˈjuː.njən/A political and economic union of 27 European member states, established to foster economic cooperation, ensure peace, and promote shared political and social values among its members.
• european wasp

  nounMedium
  /ˌjʊə.rəˈpiː.ən ˈwɒsp/A social wasp species native to Europe and parts of Asia, characterized by a black-and-yellow striped abdomen and a painful sting.
• europeanism

  nounC2
  /ˌjʊə.rəˈpiː.ə.nɪ.zəm/A political, cultural, or social ideology or movement promoting the interests, values, or integration of Europe.
• europeanist

  nounC1/C2
  /ˌjʊə.rəˈpiː.ə.nɪst/A person who advocates for or is an expert on Europe, especially in political, cultural, or academic contexts.
• europeanize

  verbverb-transitiveC2
  /ˌjʊərəˈpiːənaɪz/To make something or someone more European in character, style, or standards.
• europhile

  adjectivenounC1/C2
  /ˈjʊərə(ʊ)faɪl/A person who admires or is strongly in favour of Europe, especially the European Union and its policies.
• europhilia

  nounC2
  /ˌjʊərə(ʊ)ˈfɪlɪə/Strong admiration for, or attachment to, Europe, its cultures, institutions, or political project, particularly the European Union.
• europhobia

  nounLow
  /ˌjʊərə(ʊ)ˈfəʊbɪə/Fear of Europe, European integration, or European culture/influence.
• europium

  nounC2/Professional/Specialized
  /jʊˈrəʊ.pi.əm/A chemical element (symbol Eu, atomic number 63), a silvery-white, soft, reactive metal belonging to the lanthanide series.
• europoort

  nounLow
  /ˈjʊərəʊˌpɔːt/The name of a major industrial port and harbour complex in the Netherlands, near Rotterdam; specifically the Europoort area within the Port of Rotterdam.

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