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modernity

/məˈdɝnɪti/ noun C1
  1. The quality of being modern or contemporary. (countable, uncountable) · He was impressed by the architecture's modernity.
  2. Modern times. (countable, uncountable) · The organization survived from ancient times to modernity.
  3. Quality of being of the modern period of contemporary historiography. (countable, uncountable)

Plural modernities

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For decades, the open-plan office has dominated corporate architecture, serving as a powerful symbol of modernity and transparency.
The Trouble with Open-Plan Offices, p. 1 · C1
Furthermore, Malgudi functions as a fascinating theater where the forces of tradition and modernity engage in a subtle, bloodless dance.
The Enduring Topography of Malgudi, p. 1 · C2

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