antimodernist
- noun
- /ˌæntiˈmɒdərnɪst/
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antimodernista
- Many antimodernists argue that new technologies harm traditional values.
Examples
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The art historian was called an antimodernist because he preferred classical paintings over abstract works.
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Her antimodernist views made her unpopular among progressive thinkers.
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The antimodernist movement gained traction in the early 20th century.
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Many antimodernists criticize contemporary art for lacking depth.
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As an antimodernist, she preferred classical music over contemporary genres and often attended performances of older composers.
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The antimodernist movement advocates for a return to traditional craftsmanship in architecture rather than the sleek, minimalist styles popular today.
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Many antimodernists enjoy literature from the past, believing that older works offer deeper insights than modern publications.
Synonyms
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A person who holds strongly to old customs and resists change
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A person who wants or lives a simpler life and likes simple early art
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Very traditional in politics and strongly against change
A person who opposes modern ideas and prefers traditional ways
A person who does not like change and new ideas
A person who prefers traditional ways and customs
A person who wants to bring back old ways in a modern setting
Antonyms
How Modern
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Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
Antimodernist comes from anti- ('against'), modern ('new' or 'current') and the ending -ist ('a person who'), so an antimodernist is a person who rejects or opposes modern ideas or styles.