zeitgeist
1
the defining spirit or mood of a particular period in history, reflecting the ideas and beliefs of the time
- 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 Enlightenment was characterized by a zeitgeist of reason, skepticism, and intellectual curiosity, leading to advancements in science, philosophy, and political thought.
- 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 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.
- 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.