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Meaning of old-world in English

Table of contents
  1. Pronunciation
  2. Classifying Adjective
    1. Definitions
  1. Pronunciation

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  1. Classifying Adjective

    old-world

    Definitions

    1. characteristic of former times especially in Europe

    Examples

    • « an old-world cottage »

    Synonyms

    • nonmodern

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