modern-day
UK: ˈmɒd.ən.deɪ | US: ˈmɑː.dɚn.deɪ
adj. relating to or characteristic of the present time; contemporary
The term "modern-day" is a compound adjective formed by combining "modern" (derived from Latin modernus, meaning "of the present") and "day" (from Old English dæg, meaning "a 24-hour period"). The fusion reflects a straightforward semantic blend: "modern" anchors the word in contemporaneity, while "day" emphasizes immediacy or current relevance. This construction emerged in the 19th century to describe phenomena explicitly tied to the present era, distinguishing them from historical or archaic counterparts.
Modern-day technology has revolutionized communication.
The novel explores modern-day social issues.
She is a modern-day hero in her community.
Modern-day medicine relies heavily on advanced research.
His theories are still relevant in modern-day psychology.