Meaning of the word medieval in English
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medieval
US /ˌmed.iˈiː.vəl/
UK /ˌmed.iˈiː.vəl/
Adjective
1.
relating to the Middle Ages (roughly from the 5th to the 15th century AD)
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They visited a well-preserved medieval castle.
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The course covers medieval history and literature.
Synonym:
2.
very old-fashioned or primitive
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Their legal system seems quite medieval compared to modern standards.
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The working conditions in that factory are almost medieval.
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