premodern

/priːˈmɑdərn/
adjective
  1. Relating to the period before modern times, especially before the Industrial Revolution or the modern era.
    • The museum has a large collection of premodern art.
    • Premodern societies relied heavily on agriculture.
    • She studies premodern European history at university.
  2. Having characteristics or technology from before the modern age; old-fashioned or outdated.
    • The village still uses premodern farming methods.
    • His premodern views on education surprised his colleagues.
    • The cabin had a premodern heating system with a wood stove.
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