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Zeitgeist
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the defining spirit or mood of a particular period in history, reflecting the ideas and beliefs of the time
zeitgeist
n
Example
The Roaring Twenties in the United States captured the zeitgeist of prosperity and excess, with the rise of consumer culture, jazz music, and the flapper lifestyle.
The Enlightenment was characterized by a zeitgeist of reason, skepticism, and intellectual curiosity, leading to advancements in science, philosophy, and political thought.
The Industrial Revolution brought about a zeitgeist of urbanization and industrialization, as rural populations migrated to cities in search of work and new technologies transformed society and the economy.
The 1960s was a decade defined by the zeitgeist of social change and cultural revolution, with movements for civil rights, feminism, and anti-war activism shaping the era.
The Renaissance was a period marked by a zeitgeist of rebirth and rediscovery, with a renewed interest in classical art, literature, and humanism driving cultural and intellectual developments.
