1 [onlybeforenoun] of the present time or recent times
SYNCONTEMPORARY:
the modern industrial world * Modern European history * modern Greek * Stress is a major problem of modern life. * Shakespeare's language can be a problem for modern readers.
2 [onlybeforenoun] (of styles in art, music, fashion, etc.) new and intended to be different from traditional styles
SYNCONTEMPORARY:
modern art / architecture / drama / jazz
3 (usually approving) using the latest technology, designs, materials, etc.
SYNUP-TO-DATE:
a modern computer system * modern methods of farming * the most modern, well-equipped hospital in London
4 (of ways of behaving, thinking, etc.) new and not always accepted by most members of society:
She has very modern ideas about educating her children.
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Sourced from Main Dictionary in Lughet's collection.
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This entry for modern is sourced from Main Dictionary, one of the dictionaries and corpora merged into Lughet.
Is modern a noun, verb, or something else?
In this entry, modern is tagged as adjective.
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