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Zeitgeist
Definition
The defining spirit or mood of a particular period of history as shown by the ideas and beliefs of the time.
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Example sentences
- The zeitgeist of the 1920s was all about liberation and freedom.
- The zeitgeist of the 1980s was marked by greed and materialism.
- The current zeitgeist is one of political unrest and division.
- The zeitgeist of the Renaissance was characterized by a renewed interest in classical learning.
- The zeitgeist of the 1960s was all about challenging authority and breaking down societal norms.
Quotes
'Every age has its own zeitgeist that distinguishes it from all others. We can recognize the spirit of the age in the cultural expressions of the time.' - Harvey Cox
'The zeitgeist of the 1960s was a reaction to what had gone before, but it was also a response to new inventions and new ideas.' - Terry Teachout
'The zeitgeist of the 1950s was marked by conformity and adherence to traditional values.' - Tom Brokaw