The Definition Of Zeitgeist

April 27, 2011 by Dana Kaminski in acting preparation

From Wikipedia:

Zeitgeist (German pronunciation: [ˈtsaɪtɡaɪst] is “the spirit of the times” or “the spirit of the age.” Zeitgeist is the general cultural, intellectual, ethical, spiritual, and/or political climate within a nation or even specific groups, along with the general ambiance, morals, sociocultural direction, and mood associated with an era.

The term zeitgeist is from German Zeit – “time” (cognate with English “tide” and “time”) and Geist – “spirit”.

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