New Age
adjective
Relating to a broad movement characterized by alternative approaches to traditional Western culture, with an interest in spirituality, mysticism, holism, and environmentalism.
She listens to New Age music while meditating.

Often appears as...
- new age spirituality
- new age philosophy
noun
A movement that developed in the latter 20th century, based on concepts such as spirituality, mysticism, holism, and environmentalism.
The New Age movement has its roots in the counterculture of the 1960s.

Often appears as...
- new age ideas
- new age culture
noun
The period of history that is happening now or will happen in the future.
With the advent of digital technology, we are entering a New Age of communication.

Often appears as...
- new age of technology
- new age of enlightenment
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Formal
adjective
Relating to a broad movement characterized by alternative approaches to traditional Western culture, with an interest in spirituality, mysticism, holism, and environmentalism.
She listens to New Age music while meditating.

Often appears as...
- new age spirituality
- new age philosophy
noun
A movement that developed in the latter 20th century, based on concepts such as spirituality, mysticism, holism, and environmentalism.
The New Age movement has its roots in the counterculture of the 1960s.

Often appears as...
- new age ideas
- new age culture
noun
The period of history that is happening now or will happen in the future.
With the advent of digital technology, we are entering a New Age of communication.

Often appears as...
- new age of technology
- new age of enlightenment
Usage tips
Formal
Definition 1 of 3

Cultural Shift
Implies a departure from conventional lifestyles toward more spiritual and ecological ones.

Her New Age diet excludes processed foods and emphasizes organic produce.
Genre Specific
Refers to music or book genres that emphasize relaxation and self-healing.

He finds solace in New Age books about personal growth.
Alternative Methods
Often signifies unconventional therapeutic and health practices like crystal healing.

She started attending a New Age clinic for acupuncture.
Cultural Shift
Implies a departure from conventional lifestyles toward more spiritual and ecological ones.

Her New Age diet excludes processed foods and emphasizes organic produce.
Genre Specific
Refers to music or book genres that emphasize relaxation and self-healing.

He finds solace in New Age books about personal growth.
Alternative Methods
Often signifies unconventional therapeutic and health practices like crystal healing.

She started attending a New Age clinic for acupuncture.
Cultural Shift
Implies a departure from conventional lifestyles toward more spiritual and ecological ones.

Her New Age diet excludes processed foods and emphasizes organic produce.
Genre Specific
Refers to music or book genres that emphasize relaxation and self-healing.

He finds solace in New Age books about personal growth.
Alternative Methods
Often signifies unconventional therapeutic and health practices like crystal healing.

She started attending a New Age clinic for acupuncture.
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