European Economic Community

Noun

Meaning

an international organization of European countries formed after World War II to reduce trade barriers and increase cooperation among its members

Source: WordNet

Synonyms

Europe European Union eu EEC European Community Common Market EC

Hypernyms

international organization international organisation world organisation world organization global organization

Examples

he tried to take Britain into the Europen Union Source: Internet

Britain applied to join the European Economic Community (EEC) in 1961, but was vetoed by the French. Source: Internet

In 1960 the UK was one of the seven founding members of the European Free Trade Association (EFTA), but in 1973 it left to join the European Economic Community (EEC). Source: Internet

European Union main In 1960, all the largest industrialised nations that had an established history of using the metric system were members of the European Economic Community (EEC). Source: Internet

Britain's entry into the European Economic Community in 1973 forced New Zealand into a more independent role. Source: Internet

In 1957, the Treaties of Rome established two new communities, and with them two new Councils: the Council of the European Atomic Energy Community (EAEC) and the Council of the European Economic Community (EEC). Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

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