Modern Problem Adjective Bre ˈmɒdn ˈmɑːdərn Industrial World

• the modern industrial world
• modern european history
• modern greek
• stress is a major problem of modern life.

modern

1. of the present time or recent times
• synonym contemporary
  https://www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com/definition/english/contemporary_1
• the modern industrial world
• Modern European history
• modern Greek
• Stress is a major problem of modern life.
• Shakespeare's language can be a problem for modern readers.
2. new and intended to be different from traditional styles
• synonym contemporary
  https://www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com/definition/english/contemporary_1
• modern art/architecture/drama/jazz
3. using the latest technology, designs, materials, etc.
• synonym up to date
  https://www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com/definition/english/up-to-date
• a modern computer system
• modern methods of farming
• the most modern, well-equipped hospital in London
4. new and not always accepted by most members of society
• She has very modern ideas about educating her children.

Extra Examples

• It is the most modern, well-equipped hospital in the country.
• Modern methods of farming are destroying the countryside.
• Shakespeare’s language can be a problem for modern readers.
• The company needs to invest in a modern computer system.
• The gallery has regular exhibitions of modern art.

Word Origin

• late Middle English: from late Latin modernus, from Latin modo ‘just now’.