pre-modern
|pre/mod/ern|
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/priˈmɑːdərn/
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/priˈmɒdən/
before modern times
Etymology
Etymology Information
'pre-modern' originates from the prefix 'pre-' meaning 'before' and the word 'modern' which comes from Latin 'modernus', meaning 'of today'.
Historical Evolution
'pre-modern' was formed by combining the prefix 'pre-' with 'modern' to describe periods before the modern age.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'before the modern era', and this meaning has remained consistent in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
relating to a period before the modern era, typically before the 19th century.
The pre-modern era was characterized by agrarian societies.
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Last updated: 2025/01/19 03:05