"Eurospeak" meaning in English

See Eurospeak in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Proper name

Etymology: From Euro (“short for Europe or European Union”) + -speak. Etymology templates: {{suffix|en|Euro|speak|t1=short for Europe or European Union}} Euro (“short for Europe or European Union”) + -speak Head templates: {{en-proper noun}} Eurospeak
  1. (derogatory or satirical) An English-language register used by European Union civil servants and politicians, often considered confusing or unnecessarily complex. Synonyms: Euro-speak

Alternative forms

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