Metanarrative
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What Does Metanarrative Mean?
- 元叙事
- 元叙述
- 超叙事
Metanarrative Pronunciation
/ˌmɛtəˈnærəˌtɪv/
Metanarrative Definition
noun
Definition
A narrative about narratives, often used to describe overarching stories or theories that explain various cultural or historical events.
In ZH
关于叙事的叙事，通常用于描述解释各种文化或历史事件的宏观故事或理论。
How to Use Metanarrative in a Sentence
- The concept of metanarrative offers a framework for understanding how societies make sense of their histories.
- In literature, postmodernism often challenges traditional metanarratives by presenting fragmented stories.
- The philosopher argued that every culture has its own metanarrative that shapes its worldview.
- Metanarratives can create a sense of order in chaotic historical events, but they can also exclude diverse perspectives.
- Critics of metanarratives warn that they can oversimplify complex realities.