retrophilia
Definitions
The attraction to and preference for that which is from or characteristic of the past.
Examples
“At the same time, a wave⟳ of retrophilia started to crest. Clothing companies like⟳ Homage (which reproduces vintage-esque T's celebrating sports and pop culture from the '70s through the '90s) came up with unique ways to commercialize the interest⟳ in yesteryear.”
CEFR level
C1
Advanced
This word is part of the CEFR C1 vocabulary — advanced level.
This word is part of the CEFR C1 vocabulary — advanced level.
See also
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