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New Age Definition

New Age

adjective

  1. of or pertaining to a contemporary cultural movement characterized by a concern with spiritual consciousness and variously combining belief in reincarnation and astrology with such practices as meditation, vegetarianism, and holistic medicine
  2. designating or of a style of popular instrumental music characterized by simple, repetitive melodies and intended to effect a serene mood

New Age Usage Examples

Converse of object

  • open: It was the first of the ten great rubbish burnings that opened the new age.

Converse of subject

  • replace: It was soon replaced by a new age of ignorance and superstition, from which came a Holy Crusade.

Noun used with modifier

  • retirement: New retirement ages, compulsory employer pension contributions, compulsory pension scheme membership it is all coming your way soon!