Allgegenwart
Example: Die Allgegenwart moderner Technologie prägt unser tägliches Leben stark.
Definition
"Allgegenwart" refers to the state or quality of being present everywhere at the same time. It describes an omnipresence, often used to express how something, such as modern technology, pervades all aspects of daily life and environment.
Etymology
The German word "Allgegenwart" combines 'all,' meaning 'all' or 'every,' with 'Gegenwart,' meaning 'presence' or 'now.' Together, they form a term that literally means 'all presence.' Did you know? The concept of omnipresence has roots in theological and philosophical traditions, but the German word neatly bundles the idea into one compound.
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"Allgegenwart" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - General - (C2) - set 1", containing 95 commonly used words.
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