🇨🇳Chinese Source WordCode: ZH

西欧

Pronunciation / Transliteration: xī ōu

🇬🇧 Direct English Meaning:
Western Europe/ˈwɛstərn ˈjʊərəp/
nounCEFR B2 (Upper)Top #1500 frequency
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🇨🇳 Example Sentence in Chinese:

"西欧的文化多样性非常丰富。"

Comprehensive Definitions & Senses

2 senses
As noun
  1. 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. 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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