Old World Definition
ōldwʉrld
adjective
Designating or of a group of animals or plants native to the Eastern Hemisphere, esp. Eurasia and Africa.
Webster's New World
Of or from the Old World, esp. Europe.
Webster's New World
Having or displaying certain usually good qualities or characteristics associated with European customs, manners, or standards.
Old-world hospitality.
Webster's New World
noun
The Eastern Hemisphere; Europe, Asia, and Africa.
Webster's New World
Synonyms:
- the Fertile Crescent
- the Hither-East
- the cradle of civilization
- and Africa; Eurasia
- asia
- Europe; Eastern Hemisphere; Europe
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