This is the 9276th most frequent Russian word.
средневековье
"Средневековье" means "Middle Ages" in English, referring to the historical period between antiquity and the modern era.
This usage of 'средневековье' refers to the historical period known as the Middle Ages.
Средневековье было эпохой великих рыцарей и замков.
The Middle Ages were an era of great knights and castles.
Here, 'средневековье' represents societal perceptions and associations with 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.
In this instance, 'средневековье' is contextualized as a source of architectural heritage and style.