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medieval

 

[ ˌmɛdɪˈiːv(ə)l ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

history

Relating to the Middle Ages, the period in European history from about the 5th century to the 15th century.

Synonyms

Middle Ages, feudal

Examples of usage

  • The medieval period saw the rise of feudalism in Europe.
  • Castles and knights are often associated with the medieval era.
Context #2 | Adjective

art

Characteristic of or relating to the style of architecture, art, and culture of the Middle Ages.

Synonyms

Gothic, old-fashioned

Examples of usage

  • The cathedral's medieval architecture is a popular tourist attraction.
  • Medieval tapestries are known for their intricate designs.

Translations

Translations of the word "medieval" in other languages:

🇵🇹 medieval

🇮🇳 मध्ययुगीन

🇩🇪 mittelalterlich

🇮🇩 zaman pertengahan

🇺🇦 середньовічний

🇵🇱 średniowieczny

🇯🇵 中世の

🇫🇷 médiéval

🇪🇸 medieval

🇹🇷 ortaçağ

🇰🇷 중세의

🇸🇦 قروسطي

🇨🇿 středověký

🇸🇰 stredoveký

🇨🇳 中世纪的

🇸🇮 srednjeveški

🇮🇸 miðaldra

🇰🇿 ортағасырлық

🇬🇪 საშუალო საუკუნეების

🇦🇿 orta əsr

🇲🇽 medieval

Etymology

The term 'medieval' comes from the Latin word 'medium aevum', which means 'middle age'. It was first used in the 19th century to describe the period between ancient and modern times. The medieval period is known for its feudal system, knights, castles, and the rise of universities and cathedrals. This era had a significant impact on European history and culture.

Word Frequency Rank

At #5,359 in frequency, this word belongs to advanced vocabulary. It's less common than core vocabulary but important for sophisticated expression.