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Zeitgeist definition and meaning


Zeitgeist

In layman's terms - the mood of a specific time in history

Zeitgeist Definition & Meaning

The word zeitgeist means the general mood, culture, and spirit of a particular period in history. It describes the attitudes, beliefs, and values of a society during a specific historical moment. For example the 1967 Summer of Love zeitgeist reflected love, peace and happiness.

Zeitgeist Used in a Sentence

  1. The cartoons of the 1990s captured the zeitgeist of young people and rebellion, with shows like "Ren & Stimpy" and "Beavis and Butt-Head" poking fun at what was considered normal in society.
  2. The clothes of the 1970s were characterized by a zeitgeist of free expression and self-expression, with psychedelic shirts and bell bottoms becoming popular among.

Zeitgeist Similar Words & Phrases (Synonyms)

  1. Mood of the time
  2. Ideology of an era
  3. Popular trend
  4. Mentality of an age

Zeitgeist Opposite Words & Phrases (Antonyms)

  1. Outdated
  2. Old-fashioned
  3. Obsolete
  4. Behind the times
  5. Traditional

 

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