adjective
- not modern; belonging to or characteristic of an earlier time period; not contemporary
Usage: often used in academic or analytical contexts to describe historical periods, cultures, or practices
Examples
- The museum's exhibit explores nonmodern societies and their artistic traditions.
- Scholars often contrast nonmodern and modern approaches to medicine.
- Many nonmodern cultures relied on oral storytelling to preserve history.
- The anthropologist studied nonmodern farming techniques still used in rural villages.
- Nonmodern architecture differs significantly from contemporary design principles.
- Religious texts reflect both modern and nonmodern worldviews.