Synonyms for metanarrative
- noun
Most common
Definitions
- n. 1
A narrative which concerns narratives of historical meaning, experience or knowledge and offers legitimation of such through the anticipated completion of some master idea; a grand story that is self-legitimizing.
Forms
- Plural
- metanarratives
Popularity over time
| Word | 1850 → 2019 | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| metanarrative | rising |
Use in printed books, per decade from 1850 to 2019.