antimodernism

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English

Etymology

From anti- +‎ modernism.

Noun

antimodernism (countable and uncountable, plural antimodernisms)

  1. A movement that opposes modernism.
    • 2007 June 29, Sewell Chan, “Explosive Growth Since 2000 in State’s Hasidic Enclaves”, in New York Times:
      The community has not only maintained its linguistic and cultural practices, but also fostered “a fierce antimodernism and anti-Zionism,” Dr. Sarna said.

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