Definitions for zeitgeist
ˈtsaɪtˌgaɪstzeit·geist

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:4.0 / 1 vote

1. Zeitgeistnoun

   the spirit of the time; the spirit characteristic of an age or generation

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1. zeitgeistnoun

   The spirit of the age; the taste, outlook, and spirit characteristic of a period.

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1. zeitgeist

   Zeitgeist is a German term, often used in English, that means "spirit of the age" or "spirit of the times". It refers to the dominant set of ideas, beliefs, thoughts, and culture that define a particular period of time or era. These can include political climate, moral attitudes, social norms, and intellectual trends. The zeitgeist is typically reflective of the collective consciousness or mood of a society at a specific period in time.

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1. Zeitgeist

   The Zeitgeist is the intellectual fashion or dominant school of thought that typifies and influences the culture of a particular period in time. For example, the Zeitgeist of modernism typified and influenced architecture, art, and fashion during much of the 20th century. The German word Zeitgeist is often attributed to the philosopher Georg Hegel, but he never actually used the word. In his works such as Lectures on the Philosophy of History, he uses the phrase der Geist seiner Zeit —for example, "no man can surpass his own time, for the spirit of his time is also his own spirit." Other philosophers who were associated with such ideas include Herder and Spencer and Voltaire. The concept counters the Great Man theory popularized by Thomas Carlyle which sees history as the result of the actions of heroes and geniuses. The first interpretation is reflected well in Indian context in the eleventh canto of Bhagavad Gita, a holy book of Hindus in a verse as said by Krishna, a godhead of Hindus, to Arjuna inspiring him to fight the battle of Kurukshetra, which translated into English means, "I am Time who wastes and destroys the people; lo, I have arisen in my might, I am here to swallow up the nations. Even without thee all they shall not be, the men of war who stand arrayed in the opposing squadrons. Therefore do thou arise and get thee great glory, conquer thy foes and enjoy a great and wealthy empire. For these, they were already slain and it is I who have slain them; be the occasion only, O Savyasachin".

Chambers 20th Century DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Zeitgeist

   tsīt′gīst, n. the spirit of the age. [Ger.]

The Roycroft DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. zeitgeist

   The things that everybody believes, but that nobody understands.

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1. zeitgeistnoun

   The defining spirit or mood of a particular period of history as shown by the ideas and beliefs of the time.

   My zeitgeist is to fulfill the law of the Most High for the Almighty God with Jesus Christ.

   Etymology: Generation

   
   

   Submitted by Tehorah_Elyon on March 18, 2024  

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Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of zeitgeist in Chaldean Numerology is: 6

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of zeitgeist in Pythagorean Numerology is: 3

Examples of zeitgeist in a Sentence

1. President Robert Casey:

   I think the decision came now in response to the current zeitgeist, the body acceptance movement has been an increasingly loud voice and SI’s choice echoes this societal shift.

2. Joanna Rudnick:

   The public zeitgeist right now is trying to expand that lens on beauty, sarah walked through life looking down and we're responsible for making people feel that way. We all have the power to not look at someone like a disease.

3. People Editor-in-Chief Dan Wakeford:

   There are so many different variables and ways of approaching it, a starting point often is, when we want to make a decision, is to think about the zeitgeist, think about what is sexy at the moment. What do people find appealing at the moment ?

4. Anthony Anderson:

   We're in the zeitgeist of the world, but I think that question is better asked to somebody who is outside of the culture or is a fan of the series.

5. Kellyanne Conway:

   I think it’s less Machiavellian and more immediately practical, donald Trump has captured a certain electorate zeitgeist among Republican primary and caucus goers. Senator Cruz is one of the few people willing to learn rather than criticize.

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=zeitgeist
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Zeitgeist
3. ^ ChatGPT
   https://chat.openai.com
4. ^ Wikidata
   https://www.wikidata.org/w/index.php?search=zeitgeist
5. ^ Chambers 20th Century Dictionary
   https://www.gutenberg.org/files/37683/37683-h/37683-h.htm#:~:text=zeitgeist
6. ^ The Roycroft Dictionary
   https://www.gutenberg.org/files/36566/36566-h/36566-h.htm#:~:text=zeitgeist