What is another word for medieval?

Pronunciation: [mˈɛdɪˌiːvə͡l] (IPA)

"Medieval" refers to the period of European history between the 5th and 15th centuries. However, there are many synonyms that can be used to describe this period. One such word is "Middle Ages", which refers to the era between the ancient and modern times. Another synonym is "Dark Ages", which refers to the time after the fall of the Roman Empire when society and culture declined. The term "feudal" is also often used to describe this era, due to the feudal system of government that was prevalent during this time. Other synonyms include "Gothic", "chivalric", "renaissance" and "enlightenment".

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    • Adjective
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What are the opposite words for medieval?

When we think of the word "medieval," we often associate it with a time period known for its knights, castles, and feudal systems. However, there are many antonyms for this term that describe modern and contemporary times. Some antonyms may include words such as "modern," "contemporary," "current," "present-day," "21st-century," "state-of-the-art," and "advanced." These words convey the idea of a time period that is current, up-to-date, and technologically advanced. In contrast to the word "medieval," we can use these antonyms to describe a world that is fast-paced, dynamic, and constantly changing, bringing us new innovations and advancements in all aspects of life.

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Usage examples for Medieval

That it did not occur to him to devote his blank page to a displayed title of the book he was copying was due to the fact that every medieval manuscript was the direct descendant, through many or few stages, of the author's own original draft, and that this was the most pretentious way and least natural in which any author could begin to write a book.
"Fine Books"
Alfred W. Pollard
This has twenty-eight nearly full-page cuts in which the characters are well drawn, the setting for the most part showing the streets of a medieval town.
"Fine Books"
Alfred W. Pollard
medieval translators were frequently disturbed by the fact that it was almost impossible to confine an English version to the same number of words as the Latin.
"Early Theories of Translation"
Flora Ross Amos

Famous quotes with Medieval

  • Maimed but still magnificent... Europe's mightiest medieval cathedral.
    R. W. Apple, Jr.
  • The ultimate binding element in the medieval order was subordination to the divine will and its earthly representatives, notably the pope.
    Irving Babbitt
  • Krakow is one of my favorite places on earth. It is a medieval city full of young people. A wonderful, striking combination.
    Jonathan Carroll
  • Our horizon is the creation of a noble society to which, like the medieval builder of those glorious cathedrals, you will have added your conception, your artful piece of stone.
    Adrienne Clarkson
  • But no, I don't think I'm particularly drawn to the period roles or the medieval roles.
    Hugh Dancy

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