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me·di·e·val (me·di·ae·val)

medieval (mediaeval)

 
 
pronunciation:
mi di i vl [or] mi di vl
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part of speech: adjective
definition: If something is medieval, it has to do with a period in history called the Middle Ages. The Middle Ages began around the year 500 and ended around the year 1500. The Middle Ages in Europe was a time of castles with moats, knights in armor, kings and nobles, and peasants who had to work very hard on the land.
Some beautiful medieval churches still stand today. They are especially famous for their tall towers and their colored glass windows.The plague came to Europe during the medieval period.
 
derivation: medievally (adv.)
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