Presentism Definition
prezəntizəm
noun
The interpretation of past events in the light of present-day attitudes, rather than in the light of their own historical context.
Webster's New World
The belief that only current phenomena are relevant.
Wiktionary
Interpreting past phenomena in terms of current beliefs and knowledge.
Wiktionary
Other Word Forms of Presentism
Noun
Singular:
presentism
Plural:
presentisms
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