premodern
/priːˈmɑdərn/
adjective
- 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.
- Having characteristics or technology from before the modern age; old-fashioned or outdated.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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