CEFR C1

modernity

noun

Meaning

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.

Synonyms: contemporaneity, up-to-dateness, newness, modernism

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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.

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