Contemporary

/kənˈtɛm.pə.rer.i/

Meaning & Definition

noun

A person or thing living or existing at the same time as another.

Hemingway and Fitzgerald were contemporaries in the literary world.

adjective

Living or occurring at the same time; belonging to the same time period.

The artist's work is reflective of contemporary cultural trends.

Existing or happening now; modern.

She prefers contemporary music over classical.

From Latin 'contemporarius', from 'con-' (with) + 'temporarius' (of time).

contemporary art

Art produced at the present period in contrast to historical art.

contemporary society

A society that reflects present-day norms and values.

contemporary history

History that is occurring in the present.

coeval

Existing or originating during the same time period.

modernity

The quality or condition of being modern.

Current trends in lifestyle or culture.

That style is so contemporary, everyone is doing it!

Someone who is up-to-date or trendy.

She is such a contemporary, always in the know about the latest fashion.