old world

Definition of Old World in English :

1. old world

the regions of the world that were known to Europeans before the discovery of the Americas

WordNet Lexical Database for English. Princeton University. 2010.

Old World

noun

that part of the world that was known before the discovery of the Americas, comprising Europe, Asia, and Africa; the eastern hemisphere

adjective

of or characteristic of former times, esp, in Europe, quaint or traditional

designating or of a group of animals or plants native to the Eastern Hemisphere, esp. Eurasia and Africa

the Eastern Hemisphere; Europe, Asia, and Africa

often used specifically with reference to European culture, customs, etc.

adjective

1.

of or from the Old World, esp. Europe

2.

having or displaying certain usually good qualities or characteristics associated with European customs, manners, or standards

old-world hospitality

The Eastern Hemisphere. The term is often used to refer specifically to Europe.