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Romanticism
nounmasculinegeneral usecommon/ʁumɐ̃ˈtiʒmu/ro·man·tis·mo
Definition
1An artistic, literary, musical, and intellectual movement that originated in Europe towards the end of the 18th century, emphasizing emotion, individualism, nature, and the past.
Usage examples
“Romanticism was a reaction against the Industrial Revolution and the scientific rationalization of nature.”
“The poetry of William Blake is a key example of English Romanticism.”
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Common combinations
the Romantic movementRomantic periodRomantic poetryRomantic spirit