eu

E-U · noun

imported

Definitions

noun

  1. 1.

    Abbreviation for the European Union, a political and economic union of member states located primarily in Europe.

  2. 2.

    Used as a modifier relating to the European Union.

Phrases & expressions

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    EU member state — a country belonging to the European Union
  • •
    EU law — legislation enacted by European Union institutions
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    EU citizen — a person with citizenship of an EU member state
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    Brexit — the UK's withdrawal from the EU

Related words

See also: European, euro, union
Synonyms: European Union

Etymology

Acronym for European Union, established under its current name by the Treaty of Maastricht in 1993. The organization evolved from the European Economic Community (EEC) founded in 1957.