Definition of Primeval in authentic context with illustrations for advanced learners of English with synonyms and antonyms
/praɪˈmiː.vəl/ (adj)
Definition
belonging to or existing from an early time, ancient, antediluvian, primary, archaic, of the earliest time in history, prehistoric – primitive and instinctive, original, primal, intuitive, basic
Example
An old-growth forest – also termed primary forest, virgin forest, late seral forest or primeval forest – is a forest that has attained great age without significant disturbance and thereby exhibits unique ecological features and might be classified as a climax community. The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations defines primeval forests as naturally regenerated forests of native tree species where there are no clearly visible indications of human activity and the ecological processes are not significantly disturbed.
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Antonyms
modern, considered
Parts of speech
Adverb: primevally
