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old-world

1

[ ohld-wurld ]

adjective

  1. of or relating to the ancient world or to a former period of history.
  2. of or relating to the Old World:

    old-world customs.

  3. characteristic of the Old World; quaint; traditional.


Old World

2

[ ohld wurld ]

noun

  1. Europe, Asia, and Africa, especially when regarded collectively as the inhabited landmasses of the world known to Europe prior to its discovery of the Americas.

Old World

1

noun

  1. that part of the world that was known before the discovery of the Americas, comprising Europe, Asia, and Africa; the eastern hemisphere
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged†2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

old-world

2

adjective

  1. of or characteristic of former times, esp, in Europe, quaint or traditional
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged†2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

Old World

  1. The Eastern Hemisphere, especially Europe , as opposed to the New World — the Americas.
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Derived Forms

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Other ˜yÐÄvlog Forms

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  • ´Ç±ô»å-·É´Ç°ù±ô»ål¾±Â·²Ô±ð²õ²õ noun
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˜yÐÄvlog History and Origins

Origin of old-world1

First recorded in 1705–15

Origin of old-world2

First recorded in 1590–1600
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Remarkably few of these old-world venues remain in circulation — there are only a handful in America — although they are much revered in Europe, where it is much more common to stumble across one.

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Some are eager to see the three policemen back in action but others say that the show's old-world charm might not fit in with the gritty realism of modern-day crime shows.

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Despite their close evolutionary relationship with these animals, old-world monkeys are not susceptible to HBV infections.

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Embrace the laid-back elegance of Coastal Grandma style and create a space that feels like a seaside retreat with a touch of old-world charm.

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For some, the cruciferous vegetable has a certain old-world appeal, buoyed by economic practicality and nostalgia.

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