European Economic 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 Economic Community was a major force in shaping the economic policies of its member states.
- He believed that the United Kingdom's membership in the European Economic Community would be beneficial for its economy.
- The creation of the European Economic Community was a significant step towards greater economic integration in Europe.
- France and Germany were among the founding members of the European Economic Community.
- The European Economic Community's goal was to eliminate trade barriers and establish a common market among its member states.