modernity (C1)

noun

Pronunciation: /məˈdɜːrnəti/

Definition

The quality or condition of being modern, characterized by contemporary values, practices, and technologies.

Examples

• The rapid pace of technological advancement is often seen as a defining feature of modernity.

• Many artists in the 20th century explored themes of alienation and fragmentation in their work, reflecting a sense of unease with modernity.

• The concept of modernity encompasses social, economic, and cultural changes that distinguish contemporary society from earlier periods.

Synonyms of modernity

Words with a similar meaning to modernity:

• contemporaneity
• up-to-dateness
• newness
• modernism

Antonyms of modernity

Words with the opposite meaning to modernity:

• antiquity
• tradition
• archaism

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