Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
middle-ages
noun
/ˈmɪd.əl eɪdʒɪz/
Definition
The Middle Ages, often referred to as the Medieval period, is the period in European history that lasted from the 5th to the late 15th century.
Examples
- The Middle Ages saw significant social, political, and economic changes.
- Chivalry and feudalism were prominent during the Middle Ages.
- Many great works of literature and art were produced in the Middle Ages.
Meaning
A historical era marked by the fall of the Western Roman Empire and preceding the beginning of the Renaissance and the Age of Discovery.
Synonyms
- Medieval period
- Dark Ages
- Midieval Era
