Antimedieval
adj
adj ·Rare ·Advanced level
Definitions
Adjective
- 1 Opposed to the Middle Ages. not-comparable
"This antimedieval attitude began during the Renaissance. The people of this period, in a kind of adolescent spirit of rebellion, tended to denigrate their “parent age” as old-fashioned, primitive, and embarrassing."
Example
More examples"This antimedieval attitude began during the Renaissance. The people of this period, in a kind of adolescent spirit of rebellion, tended to denigrate their “parent age” as old-fashioned, primitive, and embarrassing."
Etymology
From anti- + medieval.
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