Modernization vs. Modernity — What's the Difference?
Difference Between Modernization and Modernity
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Modernization
To make modern in appearance, style, or character; update.
Modernity
The state or quality of being modern
"Warriors of the ... tribe, imposing symbols of a nomadic culture ... are caught between tradition and modernity" (Sheila Rule).
Modernization
To accept or adopt modern ways, ideas, or style.
Modernity
The quality of being modern or contemporary.
He was impressed by the architecture's modernity.
Modernization
The process of modernizing.
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Modernity
Modern times.
The organization survived from ancient times to modernity.
Modernization
The act of rendering modern in style; the act or process of causing to conform to modern of thinking or acting.
Modernity
(history) Quality of being of the modern period of contemporary historiography.
Modernization
Making modern in appearance or behavior;
The modernization of Nigeria will be a long process
Modernity
Modernness; something modern.
Modernization
A modernized version (as of a play)
Modernity
The quality of being current or of the present;
A shopping mall would instill a spirit of modernity into this village
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