European
European
European (pronunciation: /ˌjʊərəˈpiːən/) refers to anything related to Europe, the second smallest continent in the world, or its inhabitants. The term is derived from the Greek word 'Ευρώπη', which means 'wide-gazing' or 'broad of aspect'.
Etymology
The term 'European' is derived from the name of the ancient Greek mythological figure 'Europa'. According to the myth, Europa was a Phoenician princess whom Zeus, the king of the gods, abducted after assuming the form of a dazzling white bull. He swam with her on his back to the island of Crete where he revealed his true identity and made her the first queen of Crete. The continent of Europe was later named after her.
Related Terms
- Europe: The continent that the term 'European' is derived from. It is the second smallest continent in the world and is located entirely in the Northern Hemisphere and mostly in the Eastern Hemisphere.
- European Union: A political and economic union of 27 member states that are located primarily in Europe.
- Eurozone: A monetary union of 19 of the 27 European Union (EU) member states which have adopted the euro (€) as their common currency and sole legal tender.
- European Commission: The executive branch of the European Union, responsible for proposing legislation, implementing decisions, upholding the EU treaties and managing the day-to-day business of the EU.
- European Parliament: The legislative branch of the European Union and one of its seven institutions. Together with the Council of the European Union, it adopts European legislation, commonly on the proposal of the European Commission.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on European
- Wikipedia's article - European
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