Zeitgeist
Definition
(noun) The defining spirit or mood of a particular period
Examples
“The film captured the zeitgeist of the 1960s with its vibrant imagery.”
“That poster feels pure zeitgeist.”
“By 1999, Zeitgeist had turned into a buzzword in ad agencies.”
“My aunt says the old diner on Route 6 still has the zeitgeist of 1978.”
“You can hear the city's zeitgeist in those late-night club tracks.”
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Other English words at this level include Empathetic, Galvanize, Mindfulness, Trajectory, and Paradigm. Tap any word to see its definition, examples, and audio.
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