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Eastern European Nations

/ˈiːstərn ˌjʊəˈroʊpiən ˈneɪʃənz/
nounCEFR B2 (Upper)Top #1500 frequency
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2 senses
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  1. 1

    Countries located in the eastern part of Europe, often characterized by shared historical, cultural, and political experiences.

    "Poland, Hungary, and the Czech Republic are considered Eastern European nations."
  2. 2

    A geopolitical term used to describe nations that were part of the Eastern Bloc during the Cold War.

    "The Eastern European nations faced significant economic challenges after the fall of communism."

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The term 'Eastern European Nations' combines 'Eastern', derived from Old English 'ēast', meaning 'the direction of the sunrise', and 'European', from Latin 'Europa', referring to the continent of Europe. The phrase has evolved to denote countries in the eastern part of Europe, particularly those influenced by the former Soviet Union.

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