zeitgeist meaning and definition

ZEITGEIST noun

Definition of zeitgeist (noun)

1. the general intellectual, moral, and cultural climate of an era
   • "The hippie movement was part of the zeitgeist of the 1960s."
   • "The current zeitgeist seems to value individuality and self-expression above conformity."
   • "Technological advancements in communication have greatly influenced the zeitgeist of the 21st century."