No. 9,276 in Russian
средневековье
"Средневековье" means "Middle Ages" in English, referring to the historical period between antiquity and the modern era.
In a sentence
Средневековье было эпохой великих рыцарей и замков.
The Middle Ages were an era of great knights and castles.
This usage of 'средневековье' refers to the historical period known as the Middle Ages.
Люди часто ассоциируют средневековье с мрачными временами, но это не совсем верно.
People often associate the Middle Ages with dark times, but this is not entirely true.
Here, 'средневековье' represents societal perceptions and associations with the Middle Ages.
Архитектура средневековья поражает своей сложностью и красотой.
The architecture of the Middle Ages amazes with its complexity and beauty.
In this instance, 'средневековье' is contextualized as a source of architectural heritage and style.
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