Medieval
Medieval adjective - Having passed its time of use or usefulness.
Regressive and medieval are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Regressive" instead an adjective "Medieval".
Nearby Words: medievalism, medievalist
Regressive
Regressive adjective - Opposing progress; returning to a former less advanced state.
Medieval and regressive are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Medieval" instead an adjective "Regressive".
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- The Darkovans are meant to provide a social contrast, being more regressive with their essentially Medieval treatment of women, while having somewhat greater tolerance for, but not full acceptance of, homosexuality than the Terrans.
Source: Society Marches On
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