Meaning of the word zeitgeist in English

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zeitgeist

US /ˈtsaɪt.ɡaɪst/
UK /ˈtsaɪt.ɡaɪst/
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Noun

1.

the defining spirit or mood of a particular period of history as shown by the ideas and beliefs of the time

Example:
The film perfectly captured the zeitgeist of the 1960s.
Understanding the zeitgeist is crucial for marketers.
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