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two-speed europe

Word Rarity Uncommon

Frequency: Zipf frequency 4.70 in modern English

Syllables
two-speed eu-rope
IPA
22
Scrabble Score
14
Letters
3
Syllables
9
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A model of European integration in which a core group of member states (the "vanguard") pursues deeper integration at a faster pace than the rest of the union, which remains at a lower level of integration.

Uncountable

Etymology

two-speed + Europe, patterned after automotive terminology to describe different rates of progress.

Usage

Inflected Forms

twospeed Europe (alternative)

Phrases

noyau dur hard core differentiated integration enhanced cooperation opt-out Schengen Area inner six federation of the willing

Frequently Paired Words

noyau dur hard core vanguard differentiated integration enhanced cooperation opt-out eurozone Schengen Area

Antonyms

ever closer union

Questions

What does two-speed europe mean?
A model of European integration in which a core group of member states (the "vanguard") pursues deeper integration at a faster pace than the rest of the union, which remains at a lower level of integration.
Where does two-speed europe come from?
two-speed + Europe, patterned after automotive terminology to describe different rates of progress.

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