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medieval

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adjective

me·​di·​e·​val ˌmē-ˈdē-vəl How to pronounce medieval (audio)
mi-,
ˌme-,
-dē-ˈē-vəl How to pronounce medieval (audio)
variants or less commonly mediaeval
1
: of, relating to, or characteristic of the Middle Ages
medieval history
medieval architecture
2
: having a quality (such as cruelty) associated with the Middle Ages
3
: extremely outmoded or antiquated
has medieval ideas about the role of women in our society
medievally adverb

medieval

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noun

variants or less commonly mediaeval
: a person of the Middle Ages

Did you know?

With its roots medi-, meaning "middle", and ev-, meaning "age", medieval literally means "of the Middle Ages". In this case, middle means "between the Roman empire and the Renaissance"—that is, after the fall of the great Roman state and before the "rebirth" of culture that we call the Renaissance. This same period used to be called the "Dark Ages", since it was believed that in these years civilization all but vanished. And indeed, for most Europeans in these centuries, it was a time of poverty, famine, plague, and superstition, rather than the age of magic, dazzling swordplay, towering castles, and knights in splendid armor displayed in today's graphic novels and video games.

Example Sentences

Adjective They're using a computer system that seems positively medieval by today's standards. get rid of that medieval kerosene stove—it stinks and it's dangerous
Recent Examples on the Web
Adjective
Both in the Romanian capital of Bucharest, and in the historic medieval city of Cluj that hosts the festival, local NGOs have spent the past four months marshalling resources to help an influx of Ukrainian refugees. Christopher Vourlias, Variety, 16 June 2022 Christophe Collignon, mayor of Huy – whose skyline and history are dominated by the Tihange nuclear plant – said most people in the medieval city in eastern Belgium welcomed the decision to extend the aging reactor’s life until 2035. Joanna Gill, The Christian Science Monitor, 5 May 2022 With its thatched cottages, medieval church, and green hills in the distance, including the fabled Glastonbury Tor, the Somerset village of Compton Dundon is a magnet for those seeking a country break in the west of England. Julia Buckley, CNN, 26 Mar. 2022 Caucasus Heritage Watch satellite images showed that a mosque built a few years ago in Nakhichevan in his honor replaced a medieval Armenian church that once stood there. Simon Maghakyan, WSJ, 24 Mar. 2022 Standouts include the breathtaking geological mecca that is the Jurassic Coast and Salisbury Cathedral, which happens to be the world’s tallest medieval church. Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 15 Mar. 2022 After months of living in a hotel, in early December the family moved to its own house in Norwich, a small medieval city about 120 miles north of London. Saphora Smith, NBC News, 30 Jan. 2022 The fortress-like medieval city is a maze of steep, narrow streets, lined with sellers and craftsman, alive with noise and color. Liz Cantrell, Travel + Leisure, 19 June 2021 In the medieval city of Tinnis, on Egypt’s Mediterranean coast, a prophet was legendary for his ability to cure lepers and resurrect the dead. Anna Della Subin, The New York Review of Books, 27 May 2021
Noun
It’s followed by a tasting of fermenting musts and five wines from previous harvests, and a lunch with the whole winemaking team in the courtyard beneath the magnificent medieval tower on the property. Ann Abel, Forbes, 16 Aug. 2022 Enjoy medieval and Renaissance re-enactments by the Adrian Empire, as well as performances from The Hole in the Wall Gang and the Victorian Roses Ladies Riding Society. San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 July 2022 The fantastical setting is gone too, in favor of a more realistic medieval setting with dark undertones akin to a Souls game. Jhaan Elker, Washington Post, 22 June 2022 The aforementioned Max von Sydow goes medieval in the aforementioned Ingmar Bergman’s fantastical 1957 fable about a knight returning home from the Crusades. Matt Cooperlistings Coordinator, Los Angeles Times, 4 Aug. 2022 To the Ukrainian soldiers, the plant was a stronghold, surrounded on three sides by water, ringed by high walls, as seemingly impregnable as a medieval keep. New York Times, 20 July 2022 When gathered together, the medieval with the modern, the national with the imperial, and the abundant with the rare, these diverse monetary objects provide a bird’s-eye view of the last millennia. Ellen Feingold, Smithsonian Magazine, 22 July 2022 Equestrian shows, medieval and Renaissance re-enactments throughout the day. Linda Mcintosh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 July 2022 Joey King goes medieval in this rollicking 2022 action comedy/fairy tale mashup. Tribune News Service, cleveland, 26 June 2022 See More

Word History

Etymology

Adjective and Noun

New Latin medium aevum Middle Ages

First Known Use

Adjective

1817, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Noun

1856, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of medieval was in 1817

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