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Definition |
a social phenomenon that is typical of the
current era |
Examples |
1) Even dogs are equipped with high-tech devices, a
sign of the times. 2) As the
sign of the times became clear, a
collective call for change and unity echoed across the globe. |
Etymology |
The term originated from religious
contexts, where Jesus rebuked the people for not recognizing the signs
of the social zeitgeist. |
Synonyms |
omen, trend, indicator, portent |
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