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Meaning of modern

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

modern

Pronunciation:/ˈmɒd(ə)n//ˈmɑdɚn/

noun

Definitions

  1. Someone who lives in modern times.

adjective

Definitions

  1. Pertaining to a current or recent time and style; not ancient.

    Example: Our online interactive game is a modern approach to teaching about gum disease.  Although it was built in the 1600s, the building still has a very modern look.

  2. (history) Pertaining to the modern period (c.1800 to contemporary times), particularly in academic historiography.