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10 Language-to-English DictionariesRomanticism
/roʊˈmæntɪˌsɪzəm/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
A movement in art and literature that originated in the late 18th century, emphasizing inspiration, subjectivity, and the primacy of the individual.
"The Romanticism of the 19th century celebrated nature and the human spirit." - 2
A style of art and literature characterized by an emphasis on emotion and individualism.
"Many poets of Romanticism sought to express deep feelings and a connection to nature."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The term 'Romanticism' originates from the French word 'romantisme', which emerged in the late 18th century. It reflects a cultural movement that emphasized emotion, individualism, and the glorification of the past, particularly in art and literature, as a reaction against the rationalism of the Enlightenment.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Romanticism" is said worldwide
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Romantisme
Transliteration: ro-mã-tizm
"Le romantisme a influencé de nombreux artistes et écrivains."
Romantik
Transliteration: ro-man-tik
"Die Romantik war eine bedeutende Epoche in der Literatur."
Romanticismo
Transliteration: ro-man-ti-chi-smo
"Il romanticismo ha portato a una nuova visione dell'arte."
Romanticismo
Transliteration: ro-man-ti-sismo
"El romanticismo se caracteriza por su enfoque en la emoción."
Romantismo
Transliteration: ro-man-tismo
"O romantismo influenciou a literatura e a arte do século XIX."
रोमांटिसिज़्म
Transliteration: romāṇṭisijm
"रोमांटिसिज़्म ने साहित्य में एक नई दिशा दी।"
浪漫主义
Transliteration: làngmàn zhǔyì
"浪漫主义强调情感和个体的独特性。"
낭만주의
Transliteration: nangmanjuui
"낭만주의는 감정과 개인의 중요성을 강조합니다."
ロマン主義
Transliteration: roman shugi
"ロマン主義は感情と個人の重要性を強調しました。"
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