Evropiane

Evropiane is a term used in speculative and alternate-history contexts to denote a pan-European cultural-linguistic community. The name derives from the root Evrop- for Europe, with the suffix -iane forming a demonym.

Geography and identity in these contexts describe Evropiane as spanning across the European landmass, with regional subgroups aligned to major cultural zones such as Latin, Germanic, Slavic, and Balkan areas. In fictional worlds, a Europan federation or empire may be imagined, while in thought experiments the Evropiane serve as a model of cross-cultural integration.

Language is described as the Evropian language or set of languages, often portrayed as pluricentric with several dialects. Some depictions present it as a bridge between Western Romance and Central-Slavic languages, emphasizing multilingual education and cross-border communication as core features of Evropian society.

Culture and society are depicted as urban-centered and pluralistic, valuing trade, science, art, and education. Governance is commonly imagined as federative or confederated, granting cultural autonomy to subregions while promoting shared institutions and norms. Social practices vary by depiction but often stress secular education, religious tolerance, and cooperation across cultural lines.

History and usage note that the concept emerged in 19th- and 20th-century discourse on European unity and has since appeared primarily in speculative fiction and academic thought experiments. It has no universally recognized political or legal status in the real world, serving chiefly as a hypothetical framework for exploring European identity and integration.

See also: European identity, ethnogenesis, pan-nationalism, speculative fiction.