Meaning & use
era
A long and distinct period of time marked by particular events, developments, or characteristics.
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The invention of the printing press marked the beginning of a new era in communication.
Historians often divide the twentieth century into several distinct political eras.
A note on using this word
Era emphasizes a period defined by a shared theme or characteristic, such as 'the digital era,' rather than a simple fixed span of years like a decade.
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