MODERNER

Etymology

Adjective

moderner

comparative form of modern

Noun

moderner (plural moderners)

Somebody who lives in the modern age.

Source: Wiktionary


MODERN

Mod"ern, a. Etym: [F. moderne, L. modernus; akin to modo just now, orig. abl. of modus measure; hence, by measure, just now. See Mode.]

1. Of or pertaining to the present time, or time not long past; late; not ancient or remote in past time; of recent period; as, modern days, ages, or time; modern authors; modern fashions; modern taste; modern practice. Bacon.

2. New and common; trite; commonplace. [Obs.] We have our philosophical persons, to make modern and familiar, things supernatural and causeless. Shak. Modern English. See the Note under English.

Mod"ern, n.

Definition: A person of modern times; -- opposed to ancient. Pope.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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