Word
modern
Phoneticsmod·ern, stress on the first syllable
US/ˈmɑdɝn/
UK/mˈɒdən/
Definitions
01current or recent
A1 · Beginner
adj. belonging to the present time or using the most recent ideas and methods.
adj. relating to the present or recent times as opposed to the remote past.
日本語:現代的※
“Modern technology has changed the way we communicate with our families.”
“Modern agricultural techniques have significantly increased crop yields, though they have also raised concerns about long-term soil health and biodiversity.”
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02style or design
A2 · Elementary
adj. having a style that is new and fresh, rather than traditional.
adj. characterised by a style that departs from traditional or classical forms.
日本語:モダン※
“The new office building has a very modern design with lots of glass.”
“The gallery features a collection of modern furniture that emphasises minimalist aesthetics and functional industrial materials.”
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03historical period
B2 · Upper Intermediate Science Academic
adj. relating to the period of history from about 1500 to the present day.
adj. denoting the historical period following the Middle Ages, typically beginning around the 15th or 16th century.
“Students in the history class are studying modern European politics.”
“Early modern history is often defined by the rise of the nation-state and the global expansion of maritime trade routes.”
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04a person
C1 · Advanced Countable noun Formal
n. a person who lives in the present time or who has up-to-date ideas.
n. a person who lives in modern times or who advocates for contemporary ideas and styles.
“We moderns often take high-speed internet for granted.”
“The essay contrasts the anxieties of the moderns with the perceived stability of those living in the pre-industrial era.”
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Common phrases and expressions where native English speakers use the word “modern” in context.
Etymology
From Late Latin modernus, originally an ablative formation from Latin modo ("just now"), itself the ablative of modus ("measure"). The sense developed from "by measure" to "just now" to "of the present time". The word entered Middle French as moderne before reaching English. See also mode.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
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Domain
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.A1 MoversIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.2.0–3.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 1.0–1.50–23TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.120–224
- Frequency
- Very common
- Level
- A1 · BeginnerOxford
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