1. plural of postmodernity; the cultural, intellectual, and artistic condition or era characterized by skepticism toward grand narratives, rejection of modernist principles, and emphasis on plurality, pastiche, and irony.
Usage: academic; formal; plural form

Examples

• Scholars debate the various postmodernities that emerged across different cultures and disciplines.
• The exhibition explores how different postmodernities shaped art and architecture in the late twentieth century.
• Literary critics examine the postmodernities reflected in contemporary fiction and poetry.
• The conference brought together theorists studying postmodernities in philosophy, design, and media.
• Multiple postmodernities coexist in our globalized world, each with distinct characteristics.