"retrofuturism" meaning in All languages combined

See retrofuturism on Wiktionary

Noun [English]

Etymology: From retro- + futurism. Etymology templates: {{prefix|en|retro|futurism}} retro- + futurism Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} retrofuturism (uncountable)
  1. The revival of historical conceptions of the future in media and design. Tags: uncountable Categories (topical): Art, Literary genres, Nostalgia, Science fiction Synonyms: retro-futurism Derived forms: retrofuturistic Related terms: zeerust

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