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Old World1 definition

Old World

designating or of a group of animals or plants native to the Eastern Hemisphere, esp. Eurasia and Africa
Old World2 definition

Old World

the Eastern Hemisphere; Europe, Asia, and Africa: often used specifically with reference to European culture, customs, etc.
old-world definition

old·-world (ōld′wʉrld′)

adjective

  1. of or from the Old World, esp. Europe
  2. having or displaying certain usually good qualities or characteristics associated with European customs, manners, or standards old-world hospitality

Webster's New World College Dictionary Copyright © 2009 by Wiley Publishing, Inc., Cleveland, Ohio.
Used by arrangement with John Wiley & Sons, Inc.

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