European Union (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 Union has implemented various policies to promote economic integration among its member states.
- The European Union has been a major player in international trade negotiations, advocating for the interests of its member countries.
- In 2016, the United Kingdom held a referendum in which a majority of voters chose to leave the European Union.
- The European Union has established a common currency, the euro, which is used by many of its member states.
- The European Union has also established a number of programs to promote cultural exchange and cooperation among its member states.