contemporary
Meaning: Belonging to the present time; modern; a person living at the same time as another
Contemporary can be an adjective meaning belonging to or occurring in the present time, or modern in style. As a noun, it refers to a person living at the same time as another or of roughly the same age. The word is often used to describe modern art, music, and design.
Examples
- The museum has an excellent collection of contemporary art. 这座博物馆有一批优秀的当代艺术收藏品。El museo tiene una excelente colección de arte contemporáneo.その美術館には現代美術の優れたコレクションがあります。그 미술관에는 현대 미술의 훌륭한 컬렉션이 있습니다.
- Shakespeare was a contemporary of Queen Elizabeth I. 莎士比亚是伊丽莎白一世女王的同时代人。Shakespeare fue contemporáneo de la reina Isabel I.シェイクスピアはエリザベス1世女王の同時代人でした。셰익스피어는 엘리자베스 1세 여왕의 동시대인이었습니다.
- The building combines traditional and contemporary design elements. 这座建筑融合了传统和现代设计元素。El edificio combina elementos de diseño tradicional y contemporáneo.その建物は伝統的なデザイン要素と現代的なデザイン要素を組み合わせています。그 건물은 전통적인 디자인 요소와 현대적인 디자인 요소를 결합하고 있습니다.
Pronunciation
Usage Guide
Context: general
Tone: neutral
Origin & History
From Medieval Latin 'contemporarius', from Latin 'con-' (together, with) + 'temporarius' (of or pertaining to time), from 'tempus' (time). Literally 'belonging to the same time'. Related to 'temporary' and 'tempo'.
Cultural Context
Era: Modern
Generation: All ages
Social background: Universal
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