NEW AGE


Meaning of NEW AGE in English

I. adjective, often cap N&A

Date: 1949

1. : of, relating to, or being New Age

2. : contemporary , modern

happy new age dads expertly diapering their always cheerful babies — Amy Saltzman et al.

II. noun

Date: 1971

1. capitalized : an eclectic group of cultural attitudes arising in late 20th century Western society that are adapted from those of a variety of ancient and modern cultures, that emphasize beliefs (as reincarnation, holism, pantheism, and occultism) outside the mainstream, and that advance alternative approaches to spirituality, right living, and health

2. : a soft soothing form of instrumental music often used to promote relaxation

• New Ager noun

• New Agey -ˈā-jē adjective

Merriam-Webster's Collegiate English vocabulary.      Энциклопедический словарь английского языка Merriam Webster.