xiàn

现（現）

dài

代

zhǔ

主

yì

义（義）

Meaning of 现代主义

现代主义 means modernism (in Western literature and art since the late 19th century); artistic movement characterized by departure from tradition; Catholic Modernism; theological movement (c. 1890s-early 20th century) attempting to reinterpret Catholic doctrine using modern philosophy. Pronounced xiàn dài zhǔ yì.

• modernism (in Western literature and art since the late 19th century); artistic movement characterized by departure from tradition
• Catholic Modernism; theological movement (c. 1890s-early 20th century) attempting to reinterpret Catholic doctrine using modern philosophy