CultureAugust 27, 2026

mindscape

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Definition

The internal landscape of thoughts, values, cultural attitudes, and beliefs that collectively define a society or individual.

Etymology

This is a compound word formed from 'mind' (from Old English 'gemynd') and 'landscape' (from Dutch 'landschap'), appearing in the 20th century to describe the non-physical mental or psychological terrain of a person or society.

In the news

The article uses the word to describe how Syedur Rahman influenced the intellectual and cultural development of a nation, acting as a force that shaped its core values.

Syedur Rahman: The Socrates of Bangladesh

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