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Old World
noun
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: the eastern hemisphere exclusive of Australia; specifically : the continent of Europe
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First Known Use of OLD WORLD
circa 1596
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Old World
noun
Definition of OLD WORLD for Kids
: the lands in the eastern hemisphere and especially Europe but not including Australia
Old World
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Definition of OLD WORLD for Kids
the half of the earth to the E of the Atlantic Ocean including Europe, Asia, and Africa & used especially for the continent of Europe
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