What is another word for the Old World?

Pronunciation: [ðɪ ˈə͡ʊld wˈɜːld] (IPA)

The term "the Old World" typically refers to the continents of Europe, Asia, and Africa, which are the regions that have been known and populated for thousands of years. However, there are several other synonyms that can be used to describe these regions. One of the most common synonyms is "Eurasia", which refers to the combined landmass of Europe and Asia. Another alternative is "Afro-Eurasia", which includes the continents of Africa, Europe, and Asia as a single landmass. Other synonyms include "the Ancient World", "the Eastern Hemisphere", and "the World East of Rome". These synonyms are often used interchangeably to refer to the regions that constitute the Old World.

Synonyms for The old world:

What are the hypernyms for The old world?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.
  • Other hypernyms:

    world, planet earth, global community, planetary domain.

Famous quotes with The old world

  • In all parts of the Old World, as well as of the New, it was evident that Columbus had kindled a fire in every mariner's heart. That fire was the harbinger of a new era, for it was not to be extinguished.
    Charles Kendall Adams
  • It is because the administration is hostile to silver; and thus it is surrendering this country to the Shylocks of the Old World who have made war upon it.
    Richard Parks Bland
  • I like the fact that New York looks a bit backwards, toward the Old World, rather than resolutely forwards.
    Carter Burwell
  • Following the light of the sun, we left the Old World.
    Christopher Columbus
  • It's striking that Native Americans evolved no devastating epidemic diseases to give to Europeans, in return for the many devastating epidemic diseases that Indians received from the Old World.
    Jared Diamond

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