medieval

Everyday

1. Medieval means from or about the Middle Ages, the long period in European history after the Roman times and before the modern age. tree →
2. Informally, medieval means very old-fashioned or cruel. tree →

In the lessons

In history lessons, medieval times include castles, knights, kings, peasants, monks, the feudal system and the Black Death. In stories, medieval settings have swords, armour and dragons. Phrases: "medieval castle", "medieval times", "medieval knight".

Examples

• We visited a medieval castle with a moat. tree →
• Medieval knights wore heavy armour. tree →
• Life in medieval villages was hard. tree →
• The town still has its medieval walls. tree →
• Monks copied books by hand in medieval times. tree →
• Our class held a medieval banquet. tree →
• Their rules are positively medieval! tree →

Note

Also spelled mediaeval (older British). Pronounced med-ee-EE-val. Myth: most medieval people did not think the Earth was flat.

In Jewish tradition

In history lessons, medieval times include castles, knights, kings, peasants, monks, the feudal system and the Black Death. In stories, medieval settings have swords, armour and dragons. Phrases: "medieval castle", "medieval times", "medieval knight".

Note

Also spelled mediaeval (older British). Pronounced med-ee-EE-val. Myth: most medieval people did not think the Earth was flat.