De moderniteit
Example: De moderniteit bracht ingrijpende veranderingen in de samenleving teweeg.
Definition
"De moderniteit" refers to the historical period characterized by profound social, cultural, and technological changes that mark the transition from traditional to contemporary ways of life. It involves the development of modern institutions, ideas, and practices that shape modern society.
Etymology
The term "de moderniteit" comes from the Dutch word 'modern,' which originates from the Latin 'modernus,' meaning 'just now' or 'recent.' It reflects the concept of being current or recent in time. Did you know? The word 'modern' was first used in the late Middle Ages to distinguish new ideas from ancient ones.
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"De moderniteit" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - History - (C1) - set 1", containing 99 commonly used words.
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