Old world

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Proper Noun
  1. 1
    The Eastern Hemisphere, especially Europe, Africa and Asia.
  2. 2
    The known world before the discovery of the Americas.

    "Over the mind of the tourist, visiting the Old World for the first time,—countries where have transpired thrilling events recorded in history, what an immensity of thought and feeling sweeps!"

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americaancient societyantediluvianantipodesantiquatedantique

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"Over the mind of the tourist, visiting the Old World for the first time,—countries where have transpired thrilling events recorded in history, what an immensity of thought and feeling sweeps!"

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