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Definition medieval in British English

medieval adjective

adjective
/ˌmediˈiːv(ə)l/
1

relating to the period of European history between about the year 500 AD and the year 1500 AD

Example

a medieval church/castle/building

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medieval times

Example

She has a degree in medieval history.

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2

very old-fashioned

Example

His ideas about women are positively medieval!

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Definition medieval in British English