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old world

/ˈəʊld wɜːld/

Übersetzung: Bezeichnung für die der Alten Welt bekannten Kontinente Europa, Asien und Afrika vor der Entdeckung Amerikas; oft verwendet, um traditionelle, alte oder vormoderne Kulturen und Gesellschaften zu beschreiben.

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/ˈəʊld wɜːld/B2formal
  • deBezeichnung für die der Alten Welt bekannten Kontinente Europa, Asien und Afrika vor der Entdeckung Amerikas; oft verwendet, um traditionelle, alte oder vormoderne Kulturen und Gesellschaften zu beschreiben.

A term referring to the Eastern Hemisphere, particularly Europe, Asia, and Africa, as known before the discovery of the Americas; often used to describe traditional, ancient, or pre-modern cultures and societies.

  1. Historical regionB2formal

    Refers to the Eastern Hemisphere, especially Europe, Asia, and Africa, as known before the discovery of the Americas.

    deAlte Welt

    • The Old World had a rich history of empires and trade routes.
    • Many spices originated in the Old World.
    • Explorers from the Old World sailed to the New World in the 15th century.
  2. Traditional or old-fashionedB2informal

    Describing something that is reminiscent of an earlier era, often with a sense of charm or classic style.

    deAlte Welt

    • The restaurant has an old-world charm with its wooden furniture.
    • She prefers old-world craftsmanship over modern designs.
    • The village retains an old-world atmosphere.