old world

• Terme désignant l'hémisphère oriental, en particulier l'Europe, l'Asie et l'Afrique, connu avant la découverte de l'Amérique ; souvent utilisé pour décrire des cultures et sociétés traditionnelles, anciennes ou prémodernes.

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.

   Ancien Monde

   • 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.

   à l'ancienne

   • 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.