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New (Adjective)

Meaning¹

In use after medieval times; "New Eqyptian was the language of the 18th to 21st dynasties".

Examples

The New Kingdom period of ancient Egypt saw the rise of powerful pharaohs who built grand temples and monuments.
In the New Stone Age, people began to domesticate plants and animals, leading to the development of settled agriculture.
The New World, discovered by Christopher Columbus in 1492, opened up new trade routes and opportunities for European exploration.
The New Testament of the Bible, written in the 1st century AD, tells the story of the life and teachings of Jesus Christ.
The New Imperialism of the 19th century saw European powers competing for colonies and influence around the world.

Meaning²

Other than the former one(s); different; "they now have a new leaders"; "my new car is four years old but has only 15,000 miles on it"; "ready to take a new direction".

Not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered; "a new law"; "new cars"; "a new comet"; "a new friend"; "a new year"; "the New World".