Eurasian

[yoo-rey-zhuhn, -shuhn, yuh-]

Phonetic (Standard)IPA

adjective

of or relating to Eurasia.
of mixed European and Asian descent.

noun

the offspring of a European and an Asian.

Eurasian

/ -ʒən, jʊəˈreɪʃən /

adjective

of or relating to Eurasia
of mixed European and Asian descent

noun

a person of mixed European and Asian descent

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Word History and Origins

Origin of Eurasian¹

First recorded in 1835–45; Eurasi(a) + -an

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Putin has also announced his grand vision: the creation of a ‘Eurasian Union’ made up of former Soviet nations that can dominate the region.

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Though not officially classed as a "big cat" Eurasian lynx can weigh up to 30 kilos and hunt deer for food.

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The Himalayas were formed by the Indian plate colliding with the Eurasian plate, and the 2004 Tsunami as a result of the Indian plate moving beneath the Burma microplate.

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In December, police issued a warning after two Eurasian lynx were spotted on the loose in the Cairngorms.

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The cats have been confirmed as Eurasian lynx, the largest of four species of the animals.

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Eurasia Eurasian Plate

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