Atomomania
Definition
An obsessive preoccupation, fixation, or exaggerated collective enthusiasm for atomic energy, nuclear technology, or atomic weaponry. Historically, the term describes the public and political fascination during the Atomic Age (1950s-1960s), when it was believed nuclear technology would instantly revolutionize daily life.
Bilingual Equivalents
- Atomomania
- Nuclear obsession
Grammatical & Source Details
| Inflection Type | Feminine noun, singular only, taking standard genitive endings in formal academic text structures. |
| Formation | Neologistic compound formed from the element 'atom-' and the Greek mental health suffix '-mania' (obsession/madness). |
| Spelling / Pronunciation | [a.to.mo.ma.ˈni.e] |
| Source | Lexicon of Geopolitical Trends, Cold War Sociology, and Psychological Pathologies |
Contextual Usage Examples
RO: În anii '50, acea atomomanie globală a dus la crearea de concepte bizare, cum ar fi automobilele propulsate de mini-reactoare.
EN: In the '50s, that global atomomania led to the creation of bizarre concepts, such as cars propelled by mini-reactors.
RO: Istoricul a descris cursa înarmărilor din timpul Războiului Rece ca fiind alimentată de o atomomanie periculoasă.
EN: The historian described the arms race during the Cold War as being fueled by a dangerous atomomania.
RO: Această atomomanie literară din revistele SF reflecta speranțele societății într-un viitor complet automatizat.
EN: This literary atomomania in sci-fi magazines reflected society's hopes for a fully automated future.
Idioms & Phrases
Fenomen de atomomanie / Phenomenon of atomomania / nuclear hype
RO: Tendință culturală sau politică marcată de promovarea excesivă și necritică a soluțiilor nucleare în detrimentul altor tehnologii.
EN: A cultural or political trend marked by the excessive and uncritical promotion of nuclear solutions over other technologies.
Atomomanie militară / Military atomomania / nuclear stockpiling obsession
RO: Fixație strategică a unor state pe acumularea unui arsenal atomic disproporționat pentru a-și demonstra hegemonia mondială.
EN: A strategic fixation of certain states on accumulating a disproportionate atomic arsenal to demonstrate global hegemony.
Epoca de atomomanie / Age of atomomania / peak atomic craze
RO: Perioadă istorică din secolul XX caracterizată prin optimism tehnologic extrem legat de utilizarea universală a uraniului.
EN: A historical period in the 20th century characterized by extreme technological optimism regarding the universal use of uranium.
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