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10 Language-to-English DictionariesWesteuropa
Pronunciation / Transliteration: vɛstəˈʊʁoˌpa
"Westeuropa hat eine reiche Geschichte."
Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
A region in Europe that includes countries such as France, Germany, and the United Kingdom, characterized by democratic governance and capitalist economies.
"Western Europe has a rich cultural heritage and is known for its historical landmarks." - 2
The part of Europe that is west of the former Iron Curtain, often associated with Western culture and values.
"The political dynamics in Western Europe have shifted significantly in recent years."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The term 'Western Europe' originated in the post-World War II era to describe the countries in Europe that were aligned with the United States and NATO, distinguishing them from Eastern Europe, which was under Soviet influence. The term reflects geopolitical divisions that emerged during the Cold War.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Western Europe" is said worldwide
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Europe de l'Ouest
Transliteration: europ də l'west
"L'Europe de l'Ouest est connue pour sa diversité culturelle."
Westeuropa
Transliteration: vɛstəˈʊʁoˌpa
"Westeuropa hat eine reiche Geschichte."
Europa occidentale
Transliteration: europa ottʃiˈdɛntale
"L'Europa occidentale è famosa per le sue città storiche."
Europa occidental
Transliteration: europa okθiˈðental
"Europa occidental tiene una gran influencia cultural."
Europa Ocidental
Transliteration: euˈɾopɐ osidɐˈtal
"A Europa Ocidental é conhecida por sua diversidade."
पश्चिमी यूरोप
Transliteration: pashchimi yūrop
"पश्चिमी यूरोप में कई ऐतिहासिक स्थल हैं।"
西欧
Transliteration: xī ōu
"西欧的文化多样性非常丰富。"
서유럽
Transliteration: seoyureop
"서유럽은 역사적인 유적지로 유명합니다."
西ヨーロッパ
Transliteration: nishi yōroppa
"西ヨーロッパは多様な文化で知られています。"
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