The Middle Ages

/ðə mˈɪdəl ˈeɪdʒɪz/

/ðə mˈɪdəl ˈeɪdʒᵻz/

The Middle Ages

an era in European history, between about AD 1000 and AD 1500, when the authority of kings, people of high rank, and the Christian Church was unquestionable

synonyms : Dark Ages

Examples

1. In classical music, improvisation dates back to the middle ages.

2. Furniture was scarce in the middle ages.

3. As far back as the middle ages, Iceland's principal export was sheep's wool.

4. During the middle ages, another example of the necktie was worn in a military setting.