zeitgeist
/ˈzaɪt.ɡaɪst/ noun
Definition
the defining spirit or mood of a particular period of history
Examples
The film perfectly captured the zeitgeist of the late 1960s — the optimism, the rebellion, and the desire for change.
Social media influencers have become a symbol of the current zeitgeist.
Synonyms
spirit of the age climate mood
Antonyms
timelessness anachronism permanence
Tags
#culture
#history
#society