Etymology
Meaning
The term "mediaeval" refers to the period of European history between the fall of the Western Roman Empire (5th century CE) and the Renaissance (15th-16th centuries CE). It is also known as the Middle Ages.
Origin
The term was first used in the 15th century by Italian humanist scholars to distinguish the period between the classical world and their own Renaissance. The scholars believed that this period was a "dark age" marked by decline and ignorance.
Other Forms
Etymology Latin mediaevalis French moyen âge Middle English medieval Meanin
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