A philosophical or political movement that opposes modernism and values in favor of traditional ways of living and thinking.
From antimodern + -ism (a suffix indicating a movement or ideology). This term gained prominence in the 19th and 20th centuries as movements like Romanticism and religious fundamentalism organized against modernization.
Antimodernism isn't just nostalgia—it's actually a coherent philosophy that argues modern society loses something important (community, meaning, craftsmanship) in exchange for efficiency and technology, which is why you see it pop up in everything from the Arts and Crafts movement to contemporary sustainable living.
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