Meaning of Old World in English

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  1. Pronunciation
  2. Noun
    1. Definitions
  3. Qualitative Adjective
    1. Definitions

  1. Pronunciation

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  1. Noun

    Old World

    Definitions

    1. the regions of the world that were known to Europeans before the discovery of the Americas

  2. Qualitative Adjective

    Old World

    Definitions

    1. of or relating to the Old World (especially Europe)

    Examples

    • « Old World hawks »
    • « Old World monkeys »

Famous quotes

  • « Following the light of the sun, we left the Old World. »
    Christopher Columbus
  • « It's a funny old world. »
    Margaret Thatcher
  • « After all is said that can be said upon the liquor traffic, its influence is degrading upon the individual, the family, politics and business, and upon everything that you touch in this old world. »
    Billy Sunday

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