adj
Eurasian
yuu-RAY-zhuhn
Eurasian (adj) means relating to Eurasia, the combined landmass of Europe and Asia. Example: “The steppe stretches across much of the Eurasian continent.”
adj
1
Relating to Eurasia, the combined landmass of Europe and Asia.
"The steppe stretches across much of the Eurasian continent."
2
Having mixed European and Asian heritage.
"She has a Eurasian background, with a Chinese mother and an English father."
noun
1
A person of mixed European and Asian ancestry.
"He identifies as Eurasian and grew up moving between Hong Kong and London."
How to use Eurasian
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishRelating to Europe and Asia together, or a person of mixed European and Asian ancestry.
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Word forms
- Plural
- Eurasians
- Comparative
- more Eurasian
- Superlative
- most Eurasian
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Etymology
A blend of "Euro-" and "Asian", first recorded in the mid-19th century.
Class of 1800
Eurasian joined the language around 1800.
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What does “Eurasian” mean?
The word “Eurasian” means relating to Eurasia, the combined landmass of Europe and Asia. In plain terms, relating to Europe and Asia together, or a person of mixed European and Asian ancestry.
How do you pronounce “Eurasian”?
“Eurasian” is pronounced yuu-RAY-zhuhn (/jʊˈɹeɪ.ʒən/ in IPA).
How do you use “Eurasian” in a sentence?
Here is “Eurasian” used in a sentence: “The steppe stretches across much of the Eurasian continent.”
What is another word for “Eurasian”?
Words with a similar meaning to “Eurasian” include Eurasiatic, Europasian and Wasian.
What part of speech is “Eurasian”?
Depending on how it is used, “Eurasian” can be an adjective and a noun.
Where does the word “Eurasian” come from?
The word “Eurasian” dates back to around 1800. A blend of "Euro-" and "Asian", first recorded in the mid-19th century.
How many meanings does “Eurasian” have?
“Eurasian” has 3 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: relating to Eurasia, the combined landmass of Europe and Asia.
