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modernist

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mod·ern·ism  (mdr-nzm)
n.
1.
a. Modern thought, character, or practice.
b. Sympathy with or conformity to modern ideas, practices, or standards.
2. A peculiarity of usage or style, as of a word or phrase, that is characteristic of modern times.
3. often Modernism The deliberate departure from tradition and the use of innovative forms of expression that distinguish many styles in the arts and literature of the 20th century.
4. often Modernism A Roman Catholic movement, officially condemned in 1907, that attempted to examine traditional belief according to contemporary philosophy, criticism, and historiography.

modern·ist n.
modern·istic adj.
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Noun1.modernistmodernist - an artist who makes a deliberate break with previous styles
artist, creative person - a person whose creative work shows sensitivity and imagination
Translations
modernist [ˈmɒdənɪst]
A. ADJmodernista
B. Nmodernista mf
modernist
nModernist(in) m(f)


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The coach was a kind of commodious wagonette, invented by the modernist talent of the courier, who dominated the expedition with his scientific activity and breezy wit.
 
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