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10 Language-to-English DictionariesOld-World
/ˈoʊld wɜrld/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
Relating to or characteristic of the regions of the world known to Europeans before the discovery of the Americas.
"The old-world charm of the city attracted many tourists." - 2
Describing plants, animals, or cultures that are native to Europe, Asia, or Africa.
"The garden featured several old-world varieties of roses."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The term 'Old-World' originates from the European perspective during the Age of Exploration, distinguishing Europe, Asia, and Africa from the 'New World' of the Americas. It reflects historical contexts of colonialism and cultural exchange.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Old-World" is said worldwide
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Ancien monde
Transliteration: ɑ̃.sjɛ̃ mɔ̃d
"Le charme de l'ancien monde attire de nombreux touristes."
Alte Welt
Transliteration: ˈʔal.tə vɛlt
"Der Charme der alten Welt zieht viele Touristen an."
Vecchio mondo
Transliteration: ˈvɛk.kjo ˈmon.do
"Il fascino del vecchio mondo attira molti turisti."
Viejo mundo
Transliteration: ˈbje.xo ˈmun.do
"El encanto del viejo mundo atrae a muchos turistas."
Velho mundo
Transliteration: ˈvɛʎu ˈmũdu
"O charme do velho mundo atrai muitos turistas."
पुराना संसार
Transliteration: Purana sansar
"पुराने संसार का आकर्षण कई पर्यटकों को आकर्षित करता है।"
旧世界
Transliteration: Jiù shìjiè
"旧世界的魅力吸引了许多游客。"
구세계
Transliteration: Gu segye
"구세계의 매력은 많은 관광객을 끌어들입니다."
旧世界
Transliteration: Kyū sekai
"旧世界の魅力は多くの観光客を引き寄せます。"
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