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Medieval
Mih-DEE-vuhl
/mɪˈdiːvʌl/Listen
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medieval
Dictionary meaning
As if belonging to the Middle Ages, usually due to brutality or antiquity.
Examples
- The torturing of prisoners was considered medieval by the press.
- The medieval pottery was discovered by a farmer.
Synonyms: gothic
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