new age

²new age

noun

Definition of NEW AGE

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

First Known Use of NEW AGE

1971