“Zeitgeist” is a German term that refers to the spirit or mood of a particular period of history as shown by the ideas and beliefs of the time. Here are 80 synonyms or related terms that capture similar concepts, since Abysms doesn’t like the word “zeitgesit”:
- Spirit of the Age
- Ethos
- Trend
- Vibe
- Tenor
- Mood
- Ambiance
- Aura
- Climate
- Flavor
- Feel
- Essence
- Character
- Tone
- Temper
- Culture
- Atmosphere
- Milieu
- Setting
- Background
- Context
- Environment
- Air
- Current
- Tendency
- Trendiness
- Vogue
- Mode
- Style
- Fashion
- Custom
- Practice
- Convention
- Norm
- Standard
- Attitude
- Mentality
- Mindset
- Outlook
- Perspective
- Viewpoint
- Approach
- Philosophy
- Ideology
- Belief
- Doctrine
- Dogma
- Creed
- Ethic
- Morality
- Value
- Principle
- Thought
- Opinion
- Sentiment
- Stance
- Standpoint
- Position
- View
- Judgment
- Perception
- Interpretation
- Understanding
- Impression
- Conception
- Idea
- Image
- Picture
- Notion
- Concept
- Hypothesis
- Theory
- Paradigm
- Framework
- Schema
- Template
- Model
- Pattern
- Blueprint
- Plan
Each of these words captures a different nuance of the idea of a “zeitgeist,” reflecting the complex and multifaceted nature of cultural and historical moods and trends.