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Flag: gbEnglishMerriam-Webster Dictionary
span> a fixed point in time from which a series of years is reckoned
a memorable or important date or event
especially one that begins a new period in the history of a person or thing
  • a system of chronological notation computed from a given date as basis
  • a period identified by some prominent figure or characteristic feature //the era of the horse and buggy
    a stage in development (as of a person or thing)
    a large division of geologic time usually shorter than an eon //Paleozoic era
    • Synonyms & Antonyms
    Synonyms
    age day epoch period time
    Examples
    • //the era of the horse and buggy
    • //We're just now entering an era of great prosperity.
    • //His death marks the end of an era.
    First Known Use
    1615, in the meaning defined at sense 1a
    History and Etymology
    Late Latin aera, from Latin, counters, plural of aer-, aes copper, money — more at ore
    era
    noun

    Synonyms

    • an extent of time associated with a particular person or thing //the introduction of the mass production of cars on an assembly line ushered in the era of the automobile
      Synonyms
      age day epoch period time
      Related Words
      cycle
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