A modernidade
Example: A modernidade transformou profundamente as relações sociais e culturais.
Definition
"A modernidade" refers to the historical period characterized by the profound transformation of social, cultural, political, and economic structures, often associated with the rise of industrialization, secularization, and rational thought from the late 17th century onwards.
Etymology
The term "a modernidade" comes from the Portuguese word 'moderno,' which derives from the Latin 'modernus,' meaning 'just now' or 'recent.' Did you know? The concept reflects a break from the medieval past, emphasizing new ways of thinking and living that emerged in Europe around the Renaissance and Enlightenment periods.
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