Meaning of mediaeval in English

1. Pronunciation

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1. Classifying Adjective

   mediaeval

   Definitions

   1. as if belonging to the Middle Ages

   Examples

   • « old-fashioned and unenlightened »
   • « a medieval attitude toward dating »

   Synonyms

   • nonmodern

2. Qualitative Adjective

   mediaeval

   Definitions

   1. relating to or belonging to the Middle Ages

   Examples

   • « Medieval scholars »
   • « Medieval times »