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era

[ˈɪərə]

era Definition

a long and distinct period of history with a particular feature or characteristic.

Using era: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "era" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The era of the dinosaurs ended millions of years ago.

  • Example

    The Renaissance was a time of great art and learning, and is considered an important era in European history.

  • Example

    The Industrial Revolution marked a new era in human history.

  • Example

    We are now living in the digital era.

era Synonyms and Antonyms

Phrases with era

  • the period of Queen Victoria's reign in the United Kingdom from 1837 to 1901

    Example

    Many classic novels were written during the Victorian era.

  • the period of time since the end of World War II, characterized by rapid technological advances and globalization

    Example

    The modern era has seen incredible progress in medicine and communication technology.

  • the prehistoric period when humans used stone tools, lasting from about 2.5 million years ago until about 3000 BCE

    Example

    The stone age era was a time of great innovation and development for early humans.

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Summary: era in Brief

The term 'era' [ˈɪərə] refers to a long and distinct period of history with a particular feature or characteristic. It can be used to describe anything from prehistoric times to the present day, such as 'The era of the dinosaurs ended millions of years ago.' 'Era' also extends into phrases like 'Victorian era,' 'modern era,' and 'stone age era,' which denote specific periods of history.

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