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Medieval
/mˈɛdɪˌiːvəl/
/miˈdivəɫ/, /mɪˈdivəɫ/, /mɪdˈjivəɫ/
mediaevalmediævalmedieval
01
belonging or related to the Middle Ages, the period in European history from roughly the 5th to the 15th century
02
so outdated or old-fashioned that it feels primitive or backward
Informal03
having a quality or characteristic commonly associated with the Middle Ages, such as primitiveness, harshness, or a lack of modern refinement
medieval
adj
Example
Medieval armor and weapons are displayed in the exhibit on chivalric knights.
Medieval literature, such as the tales of King Arthur, continues to captivate modern readers.
His novel is set in a medieval village, capturing the lifestyle and beliefs of that time.
The museum has a collection of medieval manuscripts that date back to the 12th century.
Historians often refer to the time between the fall of the Roman Empire and the Renaissance as the medieval period.
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