Eurasian (adjective)

  1. Relating to or denoting the people of Europe and Asia together.
  2. Relating to or denoting the landmass consisting of Europe and Asia together.

Origin:

Late 18th century: from the name of the continent europe + asian.

Examples:

  1. The Eurasian eagle-owl is a large bird of prey native to Europe and Asia.
  2. The Eurasian plate is a tectonic plate that includes the continent of Europe and the continent of Asia.
  3. Eurasian Steppes is a vast grassland area that stretches from Hungary to China.
  4. Eurasian countries have a unique blend of different cultures and traditions.
  5. Eurasian people have a mix of European and Asian features.
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