1. people who lived during the medieval period (roughly 5th to 15th centuries)
Usage: plural form

Examples

• The medievals believed the Earth was the center of the universe.
• Many medievals lived in small farming communities.
• The medievals developed impressive cathedral architecture.
• Unlike modern people, the medievals had limited knowledge of medicine.
• The medievals created beautiful illuminated manuscripts.
• Most medievals could not read or write.