Lo spirito del tempo
Example: Lo spirito del tempo influenza sempre le mode e le idee nuove.
Definition
"Lo spirito del tempo" refers to the prevailing cultural, intellectual, and moral climate or mood characteristic of a particular period in history. It captures the collective attitudes, ideas, and beliefs that influence trends and social behavior during that era.
Etymology
"Lo spirito del tempo" is an Italian phrase meaning 'the spirit of the time.' It combines 'spirito' (spirit) and 'tempo' (time), reflecting the idea that each historical period has a distinctive atmosphere shaped by its dominant ideas and feelings. Did you know this phrase is closely related to the German concept 'Zeitgeist,' which carries a similar meaning?
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