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old-world
1[ ohld-wurld ]
adjective
- of or relating to the ancient world or to a former period of history.
- of or relating to the Old World:
old-world customs.
- characteristic of the Old World; quaint; traditional.
Old World
2[ ohld wurld ]
noun
- 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
1noun
- that part of the world that was known before the discovery of the Americas, comprising Europe, Asia, and Africa; the eastern hemisphere
old-world
2adjective
- of or characteristic of former times, esp, in Europe, quaint or traditional
Derived Forms
- ËŒ´Ç±ô»å-ˈ·É´Ç°ù±ô»å±ô²â, adverb
Other ˜yÐÄvlog Forms
- ´Ç±ô»å-·É´Ç°ù±ô»ål²â adjective
- ´Ç±ô»å-·É´Ç°ù±ô»ål¾±Â·²Ô±ð²õ²õ noun
˜yÐÄvlog History and Origins
Origin of old-world1
Origin of old-world2
Example Sentences
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.
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.
Despite their close evolutionary relationship with these animals, old-world monkeys are not susceptible to HBV infections.
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.
For some, the cruciferous vegetable has a certain old-world appeal, buoyed by economic practicality and nostalgia.
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