Looking for the meaning of the word MODERN in English for both noun and verb forms from the Oxford Dictionary? Below, you can explore all possible meanings and definitions of MODERN with sentence examples. You can also use the “AUDIO PRONUNCIATION” track to check the correct pronunciation in British English.
Word: Modern
Speech Type: Adjective
Etymology:
late Middle English: from late Latin modernus, from Latin modo ‘just now’
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
ˈmɒdn
Dialects: British English
Definition:
relating to the present or recent times as opposed to the remote past
Short Definition:relating to present or recent times
Examples:- the pace of modern life
- modern European history
Word: Modern
Speech Type: Noun
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
ˈmɒdn
Dialects: British English
Definition:
a person who advocates or practises a departure from traditional styles or values
Short Definition:person who practises departure from traditional styles
Examples:- they were moderns, they must not look back towards the old generation
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