1. the general intellectual, moral, and cultural climates of an era
Usage: plural of zeitgeist

Examples

• The zeitgeists of different decades are reflected in their popular music.
• Historians study the zeitgeists of various periods to understand social change.
• The artist’s work captured the zeitgeists of both the 1960s and 1970s.
• Fashion trends often mirror the zeitgeists of their respective eras.
• Literature provides insight into the zeitgeists of past civilizations.
• The film explores how technology shapes modern zeitgeists.