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AWL Sublist 8 · Academic Word
contemporary
/kənˈtempəreri/ Syllables: con·tem·po·ra·ry
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Arabic Translation & Context
Synonyms & Antonyms
Belonging to the present time or living during the same period as something else.
Synonyms
current
present-day
modern
Antonyms
historical
ancient
Translations
contemporary in Arabic
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Arabic Meaning
معاصر، حديث
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Easy Explanation (Arabic)
ينتمي إلى الوقت الحاضر، أو يحدث في نفس الفترة الزمنية مع شيء آخر.
Easy Explanation
Plain English Breakdown
Contemporary means current or from the same era. Art galleries display contemporary works alongside historical pieces to show evolving cultural themes.
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Memory TipTempo in time — contemporary shares the moment we live in.
Contextual Examples
How to use in a sentence
The seminar compares contemporary migration policy with reforms enacted after the last major recession.
Contemporary poets responded to climate anxiety in readings hosted by the university literary society.
Researchers surveyed contemporary teaching practices before designing professional development for faculty.
Word Families & Pronunciation
contemporary
| PART OF SPEECH | FORM |
|---|---|
| noun | contemporaries |
| adverb | contemporarily |
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