epochism

/ɛpˈɒksɪzəm/

Definitions

1. noun

A philosophical or literary movement that emphasizes the importance of periods of time or epochs in understanding history, culture, or human experience.

“The author’s work was influenced by the epochism of the time, which sought to redefine the human condition.”

Synonyms

  • epochalism
  • periodism

Antonyms

  • instantaneity
  • presentism