Example: Many historians debate how modernity reshaped social structures globally.
Definition
"Modernity" refers to the historical period characterized by profound social, cultural, economic, and political changes that emerged from the late 19th century onward, marking a shift from traditional to contemporary ways of life. Many historians debate how modernity reshaped social structures globally.
Translations
modernidad
moderniteit
modernitat
modernité
Moderne
Etymology
The word "modernity" derives from the Latin word 'modernus,' meaning 'just now' or 'recent,' combined with the suffix '-ity,' which forms nouns indicating a state or condition. Did you know? The term began to be widely used in the 19th century to describe the new era of progress and innovation that distinguished it from the past.
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"Modernity" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - History - (C1) - set 1", containing 198 commonly used words.
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