Old World

noun

Definition of OLD WORLD

: the eastern hemisphere exclusive of Australia; specifically : the continent of Europe

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circa 1596

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noun

: the lands in the eastern hemisphere and especially Europe but not including Australia

geographical name

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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