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Meaning of modern-day

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

modern-day

adjective

Definitions

  1. Current, up-to-date.

    Example: Modern-day Greek is a lot different from ancient Greek, or koine.

  2. Generally accepted.

    Example: Of course, modern-day theories debunk that idea.

  3. Designating a present-day version of someone or something in history.

    Example: That couple led police on a wild goose chase like a modern-day Bonnie and Clyde!