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old-world
Old World The Eastern Hemisphere. The term is often used to refer specifically to Europe.
Old′-World′ adj.old-world adj of or characteristic of former times, esp, in Europe, quaint or traditional ˌold-ˈworldly advOld′ World′
n. 1. a. Europe, Asia, and Africa. b. Europe. 2. Eastern Hemisphere (def. 1). old′-world′
adj. 1. of or pertaining to the ancient world or to a former period of history. 2. of or pertaining to the Old World. [1705–15] old′-world′ly, adj. Thesaurus| Adj. | 1. | old-world - characteristic of former times especially in Europe; "an old-world cottage"nonmodern - not modern; of or characteristic of an earlier time |
old-worldadjective traditional, old-fashioned, picturesque, quaint, archaic, gentlemanly, courteous, gallant, courtly, chivalrous, ceremonious his perfect manners and old-world charmTranslations
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Synonyms for old-worldadj traditionalSynonyms- traditional
- old-fashioned
- picturesque
- quaint
- archaic
- gentlemanly
- courteous
- gallant
- courtly
- chivalrous
- ceremonious
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