Pronunciation: /ˈprɛz.ən.tɪz.əm/
noun an attitude that interprets past events in terms of modern values and concepts
A1 Presentism means focusing on the current time and not the past or future.
A2 Some people believe that presentism is the best way to live life to the fullest.
B1 The concept of presentism can be seen in many aspects of modern society.
B2 Historians often debate the implications of presentism in the study of past events.
C1 Presentism can sometimes lead to a narrow perspective when analyzing historical events.
C2 Academic scholars have written extensively on the topic of presentism in historical research.
formal Presentism is the belief that present-day values and perspectives should be applied to interpreting historical events.
informal Some people fall into the trap of presentism when judging past actions based on current standards.
slang Don't be so presentism about it, things were different back then.
figurative Looking at history through a presentism lens can distort our understanding of the past.
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