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Modern Definition & Meaning | Britannica Dictionary The Britannica Dictionary mobile search Home Ask the Editor Word of the Day Quizzes Core Vocabulary Browse the Dictionary × Britannica Homepage Ask the Editor Word of the Day Quizzes Core Vocabulary Browse the Dictionary The Britannica Dictionary modern 3 ENTRIES FOUND: modern (adjective) modern (noun) modern–day (adjective) 1 modern / ˈ mɑːdɚn/ adjective 1 modern / ˈ mɑːdɚn/ adjective Britannica Dictionary definition of MODERN 1 always used before a noun a : of or relating to the present time or the recent past : happening, existing, or developing at a time near the present time ancient and modern history He talked about the role of television in modern [= contemporary ] politics. The country's modern [= present ] government was formed over 100 years ago. The earthquake was one of the worst disasters in modern [= recent ] times. Water pollution is a growing problem in the modern world. the modern American family [=the typical American family living today] He's known as the father of modern medicine. [+] more examples [-] hide examples [+] Example sentences [-] Hide examples b or Modern : of or relating to the current or most recent period of a language The English that was spoken by William Shakespeare is very different from the modern English spoken today. She is learning Modern Greek. [+] more examples [-] hide examples [+] Example sentences [-] Hide examples 2 [ more modern; most modern ] : based on or using the newest information, methods, or technology We'll need to have modern [= up-to-date ] plumbing and wiring installed in the old house before we can move in. They live in one of the most modern cities in the world. modern methods of communication including e-mail and the Internet [+] more examples [-] hide examples [+] Example sentences [-] Hide examples 3 [ more modern; most modern ] : of or relating to a style or way of thinking that is new and different She cut her long hair for a modern look. He made his old-fashioned apartment look more modern by changing the color of the walls and buying new furniture. Their latest movie is a modern version of a classic children's story. She has modern ideas about dating and marriage. [+] more examples [-] hide examples [+] Example sentences [-] Hide examples — opposite old-fashioned 4 : of or relating to forms of art (such as dance, music, and architecture) in which the styles used are newer and very different from the older and more traditional styles She loves both ballet and modern dance. a combination of classical and modern architecture a museum of modern art [+] more examples [-] hide examples [+] Example sentences [-] Hide examples — modernness / ˈ mɑːdɚnnəs/ noun [ noncount ] the modernness of an artist's style [+] more examples [-] hide examples [+] Example sentences [-] Hide examples 2 modern / ˈ mɑːdɚn/ noun plural moderns 2 modern / ˈ mɑːdɚn/ noun plural moderns Britannica Dictionary definition of MODERN [ count ] : a modern person: such as a : a person who has modern ideas, tastes, or attitudes — usually plural furniture designed for young moderns [+] more examples [-] hide examples [+] Example sentences [-] Hide examples b : a modern artist or writer — usually plural comparing the art of the ancients and the moderns [+] more examples [-] hide examples [+] Example sentences [-] Hide examples ASK THE EDITOR Which is correct: "Aren't you happy?" or "Are you not happy?" See the answer » QUIZZES Vocabulary Quiz Test your word power Take the Quiz » Name That Thing Take our visual quiz Test Your Knowledge » WORD OF THE DAY artifact : a simple object (such as a tool or weapon) that was made by people in the past Learn More » About Us & Legal Info Contact Us Privacy Notice Terms of Use Pronunciation Symbols Help d="M0 12c0 5.123 3.211 9.497 7.73 11.218-.11-.937-.227-2.482.025-3.566.217-.932 1.401-5.938 1.401-5.938s-.357-.715-.357-1.774c0-1.66.962-2.9 2.161-2.9 1.02 0 1.512.765 1.512 1.682 0 1.025-.653 2.557-.99 3.978-.281 1.189.597 2.159 1.769 2.159 2.123 0 3.756-2.239 3.756-5.471 0-2.861-2.056-4.86-4.991-4.86-3.398 0-5.393 2.549-5.393 5.184 0 1.027.395 2.127.889 2.726a.36.36 0 0 1 .083.343c-.091.378-.293 1.189-.332 1.355-.053.218-.173.265-.4.159-1.492-.694-2.424-2.875-2.424-4.627 0-3.769 2.737-7.229 7.892-7.229 4.144 0 7.365 2.953 7.365 6.899 0 4.117-2.595 7.431-6.199 7.431-1.211 0-2.348-.63-2.738-1.373 0 0-.599 2.282-.744 2.84-.282 1.084-1.064 2.456-1.549 3.235C9.584 23.815 10.77 24 12 24c6.627 0 12-5.373 12-12S18.627 0 12 0 0 5.373 0 12"> © 2026 Encyclopædia Britannica, Inc.