metanarratives

[US]/ˌmɛtəˈnærətɪvz/
[UK]/ˌmɛtəˈnærətɪvz/
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Translation

n.Plural of metanarrative; grand theories or totalizing narratives that attempt to explain historical or social experiences comprehensively.

Phrases & Collocations

grand metanarrative

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cultural metanarratives

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societal metanarrative

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metanarrative of progress

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challenging metanarratives

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postmodern metanarratives

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global metanarrative

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religious metanarratives

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political metanarrative

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dominant metanarratives

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Example Sentences

postmodern thinkers often challenge the grand metanarratives of western philosophy.

Os pensadores pós-modernos frequentemente desafiam as grandes metanarrativas da filosofia ocidental.

the metanarratives of progress and development have shaped modern economic policies.

As metanarrativas de progresso e desenvolvimento moldaram as políticas econômicas modernas.

religious institutions have long constructed powerful metanarratives about human purpose.

As instituições religiosas construíram há muito poderosas metanarrativas sobre o propósito humano.

political leaders use national metanarratives to unite citizens during crises.

Líderes políticos usam metanarrativas nacionais para unir cidadãos durante crises.

the metanarrative of individual success is deeply embedded in american culture.

A metanarrativa do sucesso individual está profundamente enraizada na cultura americana.

deconstructing metanarratives helps reveal underlying power structures in society.

Desconstruir metanarrativas ajuda a revelar estruturas de poder subjacentes na sociedade.

global metanarratives about democracy have influenced countless elections worldwide.

Metanarrativas globais sobre democracia influenciaram eleições incontáveis em todo o mundo.

historical metanarratives often simplify complex events into digestible stories.

Metanarrativas históricas frequentemente simplificam eventos complexos em histórias digeríveis.

the metanarrative of technological progress dominates discussions about the future.

A metanarrativa do progresso tecnológico domina discussões sobre o futuro.

colonial metanarratives have lasting impacts on how we understand history.

Metanarrativas coloniais têm impactos duradouros em como entendemos a história.

consumer culture creates its own metanarratives about happiness and fulfillment.

A cultura do consumo cria suas próprias metanarrativas sobre felicidade e realização.

feminist scholars examine the metanarratives that exclude women's experiences.

Acadêmicos feministas examinam as metanarrativas que excluem as experiências das mulheres.

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