European Union

/jərəˈpiɪn ˈjunjɪn/
/jʊərəˈpiən ˈjunjən/
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Definitions of European Union
  1. noun
    an international organization of European countries formed after World War II to reduce trade barriers and increase cooperation among its members
    synonyms: Common Market, EC, EEC, EU, Europe, European Community, European Economic Community
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    type of:
    global organization, international organisation, international organization, world organisation, world organization
    an international alliance involving many different countries
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/jərəˈpiɪn ˈjunjɪn/
UK
/jʊərəˈpiən ˈjunjən/
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