medieval

me-di-e-val · adjective

imported

Definitions

adjective

  1. 1.

    Relating to the Middle Ages, approximately 500-1500 AD.

  2. 2.

    Old-fashioned or primitive in character.

Related words

Antonyms: contemporary, modern
See also: ancient, feudal, renaissance
Synonyms: Middle Ages, antiquated, feudal

Etymology

From Latin medium aevum, meaning "middle age," referring to the period between ancient and modern times.