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old-world
ˈold-world adjective [only before noun]
an old-world place or quality is attractive because it is old or reminds you of the past:
    The town has retained much of its old-world charm.


old-worldBrE /ˈəʊld wɜːld/ 🔊NAmE /ˈoʊld wɜːrld/ 🔊 adjective [only before noun] (approving) belonging to past times; not modern 古式的;非现代的an old-world hotel with character and charm一家风格典雅的古式饭店