Meaning of the word "paradigm shift" in English

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paradigm shift

US /ˈpær.ə.daɪm ʃɪft/
UK /ˈpær.ə.daɪm ʃɪft/

Noun

a fundamental change in approach or underlying assumptions

Example:
The invention of the internet caused a major paradigm shift in communication.
We are witnessing a paradigm shift in how we approach environmental issues.