Meaning of the word contemporaneous in English

What does contemporaneous mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

contemporaneous

US /kənˌtem.pəˈreɪ.ni.əs/
UK /kənˌtem.pəˈreɪ.ni.əs/

Adjective

existing or occurring in the same period of time

Example:
The discovery of the ancient city was contemporaneous with the invention of the printing press.
His writings are contemporaneous with the events he describes.