contemporary

/kənˈtɛm.p(ə).ɹi/ /kənˈtɛm.pəˌɹɛɹ.i/

noun

Someone or something living at the same time, or of roughly the same age as another.

Examples :

"Cervantes was a contemporary of Shakespeare."

noun

Something existing at the same time.

Examples :

"The contemporary art exhibit featured paintings from the 1970s. "

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adjective

From the same time period, coexistent in time.

Examples :

"My contemporary classmates and I are all studying the same history textbook. "

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adjective

Modern, of the present age.

Examples :

"My contemporary art class focuses on paintings from the 21st century. "

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Meanings

Examples :

"Cervantes was a contemporary of Shakespeare."

Examples :

"The contemporary art exhibit featured paintings from the 1970s. "

Examples :

"My contemporary classmates and I are all studying the same history textbook. "

Examples :

"My contemporary art class focuses on paintings from the 21st century. "

Related Words

something noun

An object whose nature is yet to be defined.

textbook noun

A coursebook, a formal manual of instruction in a specific subject, especially one for use in schools or colleges.

existing verb

(stative) to be; have existence; have being or reality

someone noun

A partially specified but unnamed person.

studying verb

(usually academic) To review materials already learned in order to make sure one does not forget them, usually in preparation for an examination.

paintings noun

An illustration or artwork done with the use of paint.

featured verb

To ascribe the greatest importance to something within a certain context.

roughly adverb

In a rough manner; without kindness, softness, or gentleness.

coexistent noun

That which coexists with another.

another pronoun

An additional one of the same kind.

classmates noun

A student who is in the same class at school.

exhibit noun

An instance of exhibiting.