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Modernity: meaning, definitions and examples

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modernity

 

[ ˌmɒdəˈnɪti ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

in society

The quality or condition of being modern. The term is often used to describe the current era as compared to past historical periods. Modernity is characterized by technological advancements, social changes, and cultural shifts.

Synonyms

advancement, contemporary, progressiveness

Examples of usage

  • Many people associate modernity with the rise of industrialization and urbanization.
  • In the context of art, modernity often refers to the rejection of traditional styles and the embrace of experimentation.
  • Globalization has been a driving force behind the spread of modernity across different cultures.

Translations

Translations of the word "modernity" in other languages:

🇵🇹 modernidade

🇮🇳 आधुनिकता

🇩🇪 Moderne

🇮🇩 modernitas

🇺🇦 сучасність

🇵🇱 nowoczesność

🇯🇵 現代性 (gendai-sei)

🇫🇷 modernité

🇪🇸 modernidad

🇹🇷 modernite

🇰🇷 현대성 (hyundaeseong)

🇸🇦 حداثة

🇨🇿 modernita

🇸🇰 modernita

🇨🇳 现代性 (xiàndài xìng)

🇸🇮 modernost

🇮🇸 nútíma

🇰🇿 заманауилық

🇬🇪 თანამედროვე

🇦🇿 müasirlik

🇲🇽 modernidad

Etymology

The term 'modernity' originated in the late 19th century as societies around the world experienced rapid industrialization and urbanization. It reflects a shift towards new ways of thinking, living, and organizing society. Modernity has been a subject of philosophical, sociological, and cultural debates, with scholars exploring its implications on identity, politics, and the environment.

See also: modern, modernism, modernization, modernize, modernized, modernizer, postmodernist.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranked #10,290, this word falls into high-advanced vocabulary. It appears less frequently but is valuable for expressing precise meanings in specific contexts.