premodern

Meanings

• adjective

  Relating to the period before the modern era, typically the Middle Ages or the Renaissance.

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Variants

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pre-Modern , pre-modern , premodern

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Etymology

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From Old French premoderne, from pre- 'before' + moderne 'modern'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'premodern' is not commonly used in everyday language and is more often found in academic and historical contexts.

2. The premodern era is often characterized by feudalism, religious institutions having significant political power, and a lack of centralized governments.

3. The premodern era saw the development of many significant inventions, such as the printing press, the compass, and gunpowder.

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Related Concepts

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1. Medieval: A term often used synonymously with 'premodern', referring to the Middle Ages.

2. Ancient: Refers to civilizations and cultures that existed before the premodern era, such as Ancient Egypt, Greece, and Rome.

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Culture

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The term 'premodern' is often used in historical and academic contexts to refer to the period before the modern era. It encompasses various civilizations and cultures, such as the Ancient Greek, Roman, Egyptian, Chinese, and Middle Eastern civilizations. In literature, the premodern era has been explored through works like Dante's Divine Comedy, Chaucer's Canterbury Tales, and Shakespeare's plays.

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3. mnemonics
   

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