European Community (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 Community was established to promote economic integration and cooperation among its member states.
- The European Community played a crucial role in shaping the continent's post-war economic landscape.
- In 1993, the European Community was officially renamed the European Union to reflect its expanded scope and authority.
- The European Community's single market policy aimed to eliminate trade barriers and create a unified market among its member states.
- Britain's decision to join the European Community in 1973 marked a significant shift in the country's economic and foreign policy.