premodernism

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noun

Any style of things predating the modern era.

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Meanings

nounpremodernism (usually uncountable, plural premodernisms)

plural premodernisms

  1. uncountableusuallyAny style of things predating the modern era.

Origin

From premodern + -ism.

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APA

premodernism. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 3, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/premodernism

MLA

“premodernism.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/premodernism. Accessed November 3, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “premodernism,” accessed November 3, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/premodernism.

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