Normalcy: meaning, definitions and examples

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normalcy

[ ˈnɔːrməlsi ]

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in politics

The state or fact of being normal; conformity to a standard; regularity. The concept of normalcy is often used in the context of political discourse to describe the desired state of affairs in a society.

Synonyms

conformity, normality, regularity

Examples of usage

Despite the turmoil, the president aimed to restore a sense of normalcy to the country.
Political leaders promised to bring back a sense of normalcy to the region.

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in everyday life

The quality or condition of being normal; the state of being usual, typical, or expected. It implies a sense of stability and predictability in one's surroundings or circumstances.

Synonyms

predictability, routine, stability

Examples of usage

Amidst the chaos, she longed for a moment of normalcy in her life.
Finding normalcy in the routine of daily activities can provide a sense of comfort.

Translations

Translations of the word "normalcy" in other languages:

🇵🇹 normalidade

🇮🇳 सामान्यता

🇩🇪 Normalität

🇮🇩 normalitas

🇺🇦 нормальність

🇵🇱 normalność

🇯🇵 正常性 (せいじょうせい)

🇫🇷 normalité

🇪🇸 normalidad

🇹🇷 normallik

🇰🇷 정상성 (jeongsangseong)

🇸🇦 الوضع الطبيعي

🇨🇿 normálnost

🇸🇰 normálnosť

🇨🇳 常态 (chángtài)

🇸🇮 normalnost

🇮🇸 venjulegt ástand

🇰🇿 қалыпты жағдай

🇬🇪 ნორმალურობა (normaluroba)

🇦🇿 normallıq

🇲🇽 normalidad

Word origin

The term 'normalcy' originated from the word 'normality' in the early 20th century, popularized by U.S. President Warren G. Harding during his 1920 presidential campaign. Although criticized for its non-standard usage, 'normalcy' became widely accepted in American English to denote a return to stability and regularity after periods of upheaval.