Words / B1

med-ee-EEVL/ˌmediˈiːvl/

Medieval means connected with the Middle Ages (about 1000–1500). Historic is wider; ancient is earlier (Rome, Egypt). Planning: listed medieval walls block a cycle lane.

Meaning

Connected with the Middle Ages in Europe (about 1000–1500).

Examples

• “The medieval walls are listed, so the cycle lane cannot cut through.”
• “A medieval history module is not the same as a modern British politics paper.”

Good to know

medieval + walls / history / town. Wider: historic. Earlier: ancient. Heritage / A-level. Spelling: medieval (also mediaeval, rarer now).

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