medioevale
medieval
adjective meh-dyoh-eh-VAH-leh Rare
Origin: From Latin 'medium aevum', the Middle Age.
Usage Note
Medioevale (also spelled medievale) describes anything belonging to the Middle Ages, roughly the 5th–15th centuries. Both spellings are accepted in standard Italian, with medievale now preferred in academic writing. The noun is il Medioevo (or il Medievale).
Examples
"Il castello medioevale domina la collina."
Natural Translation
The medieval castle dominates the hill.
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