noun

modernism

modernism

Modernism was a major art movement.

Modernism was a major art movement.

Her poetry is influenced by modernism.

Her poetry is influenced by modernism.

((noun)) a style in art, architecture, etc. Modernism rejected traditional styles.

Synonyms: contemporary style, new wave

From 'modern' + '-ism' (a suffix indicating a belief, practice, or movement).

Think of 'modern-ism' as the 'ism' or philosophy of being modern, especially in art and literature.

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