paradigm shift
/ˈpærəˌdaɪm ʃɪft/
noun
paradigm shiftnoun
/ˈpærəˌdaɪm ʃɪft/сдвиг парадигмы
an important change that happens when the usual way of thinking about or doing something is replaced by a new and different way
  • The internet caused a paradigm shift in how people access information.
  • Scientists say we need a paradigm shift in how we think about renewable energy.
From the textIn her opinion, a few paradigm shifts regarding conservation, as well as revisions to legislation, could prove to be the solution.