From Longman Dictionary of Contemporary EnglishOld WorldˌOld ˈWorld noun → the Old World
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Old World• Menendez surrounded the Huguenots and carried on a charade following Old World rules.• The Gellert Hotel, site of the famous baths, has Old World charm for a little more than $ 200.• The habitat of many genera is strictly limited either to the New or Old World.• As the dark days of winter engulfed the Old World the Chaos armies struck.• He bore a tale of woe from the Old World.• As the Elves returned to the Old World in strength, trade between the two realms grew once more.old-worldˈold-world adjective [only before noun] PASTOLD/NOT YOUNGan old-world place or quality is attractive because it is old or reminds you of the past The town has retained much of its old-world charm.Examples from the Corpus
old-world• But this old-world assumption was clearly dying.• But an old-world bias is clear.• Level of service is exceptional combining a warm, friendly atmosphere with real old-world charm and high standards of modern facilities.• Some, like Pesaro and Senigallia, have grown up around medieval towns and still retain old-world charm.• The interior is furnished simply but very pleasantly in keeping with the old-world cottage ambience of the house.• There are also some interesting old buildings to see around the Shore and at the old-world fishing harbour of Newhaven.• Certainly the grace and old-world tradition of nut trees are an asset to any garden.• But George Burt made a lasting impression on the place, after which it was no longer the old-world village it had been.old-world charm• Some, like Pesaro and Senigallia, have grown up around medieval towns and still retain old-world charm.• Level of service is exceptional combining a warm, friendly atmosphere with real old-world charm and high standards of modern facilities.• It retains much of its old-world charms but a newer half of town offers all modern amenities. 