noun
- the general intellectual, moral, and cultural climate of an era
Usage: often capitalized
Examples
- The artist’s work perfectly captured the zeitgeist of the 1960s.
- Social media has become part of the modern zeitgeist.
- The novel reflects the zeitgeist of post-war America.
- Politicians often try to tap into the current zeitgeist.
- The fashion trend embodied the rebellious zeitgeist of the era.
- Understanding the zeitgeist helps explain historical events.