modern-day

modern-day
adj.
Modern-day is used with these nouns: ↑equivalent, ↑slavery

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  • modern-day — ADJ: ADJ n Modern day is used to refer to the new or modern aspects of a place, an activity, or a society. ...modern day America. ...the by products of modern day living. Syn: present day, contemporary …   English dictionary

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  • modern-day — adjective (only before noun) existing in the present time, but considered in relation to someone or something else in the past: She s a modern day Joan of Arc. | The modern day diet has too little fiber in it …   Longman dictionary of contemporary English

  • modern-day — UK / US adjective 1) existing or happening in the present the fast moving demands of a modern day sport 2) existing in the present, but similar to someone or something that existed in the past Boxers are modern day gladiators …   English dictionary

  • modern-day — adjective characteristic of the present contemporary trends in design the role of computers in modern day medicine • Syn: ↑contemporary • Similar to: ↑modern …   Useful english dictionary

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  • Modern Day Zero — Also known as MDZ Origin St. Louis, U.S. Genres Hard rock Post Grunge Years active 1995–2007 (Hiatus) …   Wikipedia

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