European Community
/ˌjʊərəˈpiːən kəˈmjuːnɪti/
Definitions
- (n.) A regional organization established to foster economic integration among its member states, originally founded in 1957 and later incorporated into the European Union structure.
The European Community played a foundational role in shaping EU policies before its functions were absorbed by the European Union.
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- european community
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Commentary
The term refers to the legal entity predating and subsumed by the European Union; usage today is mostly historical or in a legacy context.
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