Eec (Noun)
Meaning
An international organization of European countries formed after World War II to reduce trade barriers and increase cooperation among its members; "he tried to take Britain into the Europen Union".
Classification
Nouns denoting groupings of people or objects.
Examples
- The European Economic Community was formed in 1958 to promote economic integration among its member states.
- The EEC played a significant role in shaping the economic policies of its member countries.
- The United Kingdom joined the EEC in 1973, which led to significant changes in its trade policies.
- The EEC was a precursor to the European Union, which was established in 1993.
- The creation of the EEC marked a significant step towards economic integration in Europe.