Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

avant-la-lettre

adjective

/ˌɑː.vɒ̃.ləˈlɛ.tʁ/

Definition

A term used in the context of literary or artistic creation, referring to the idea of something being ahead of its time.

Examples

Many avant-la-lettre thinkers paved the way for modern philosophies.
The artist’s work was considered avant-la-lettre, as it challenged societal norms.
Her ideas were avant-la-lettre, inspiring future movements.

Meaning

Avant-la-lettre signifies a work or an idea that expresses concepts or themes that are considered innovative or progressive before they are widely accepted or recognized in mainstream thought.