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mid-century

mid-century is the alternative spelling of midcentury.

Meaning of midcentury

Adjective

midcentury (not generally comparable, comparative more midcentury, superlative most midcentury)

  1. (not comparable, usually) Occurring around the middle of the century. (Elliptically refers to whichever century is evident from the context of a discussion.)
    • midcentury modern

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Phrases with mid-century

Questions about mid-century

What is mid-century the alternative spelling of?
Mid-century is the alternative spelling of midcentury.

Words near mid-century in the dictionary

  1. mid-canopy
  2. mid-cap
  3. mid-career
  4. mid-careers
  5. mid-central
  6. mid-century
  7. mid-century modern
  8. mid-day
  9. mid-days
  10. mid-December
  11. mid-domain effect

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