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Definition modern in American English

modern adjective

adjective
/ˈmɑdərn/
1

relating to or belonging to the present time

Example

The program examines the role of women in modern society.

Example

the pressures of living in the modern world

Synonyms and related words
existing present immediate
Example

These techniques are not used in modern medicine.

Example

We should replace the equipment with something more modern.

Example

Modern technology has had a huge impact on all of us.

Synonyms and related words
modern contemporary advanced new latest novel
3

enthusiastic about new ideas, fashions, etc. and accepting them before most other people do

Example

We thought we were fairly modern people.

Synonyms and related words
modern contemporary advanced
4

using new styles that are very different from the styles of the past

Example

a museum of modern art

Example

The architecture of the hotel is strikingly modern.

Synonyms and related words
modern contemporary advanced
Definition modern in American English