Euraasian

Euraasian is an adjective and a noun used to refer to things associated with the combined landmass of Europe and Asia. The term is a variant spelling of Eurasian; in common modern usage, Eurasian is far more prevalent, while Euraasian appears in some academic or regional texts.

Geography and scope: In geographic terms, Euraasian refers to the broad zone covering Europe and Asia, often treated as a continuous landmass called Eurasia. This usage encompasses the vast area from the Ural Mountains to the western edges of Europe and to the eastern limits of Asia, and can include adjacent biogeographic zones. The label is used in cultural, historical, and ecological contexts to signal cross-continental scope.

People and culture: In anthropology and ethnography, Euraasian may describe people of mixed European and Asian ancestry, or cultural phenomena that blend European and Asian influences. In historical studies, the term can describe cross-cultural interactions across the Eurasian landmass.

Politics and economy: In geopolitics and economics, the notion of Eurasia is common; organizations and scholars may speak of Eurasian networks, integration, or markets. A well-known example is the Eurasian Economic Union, which includes several states spanning parts of Europe and Asia.

Etymology: The form derives from Europe and Asia and is synonymous with Eurasian, though it is less widely used. The distinction is mainly orthographic rather than semantic, and the intended meaning is usually clear from context.