era

• Ein längerer, klar abgegrenzter Zeitabschnitt in der Geschichte, der oft durch bestimmte Ereignisse, Merkmale oder Veränderungen geprägt ist. Auch allgemein ein langer Zeitraum oder Zeitalter.

A noun referring to a long and distinct period of history, often marked by particular events, characteristics, or developments.

1. Historical periodB1formal

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

   Epoche

   • The Victorian era was known for its strict social norms.
   • We are living in the digital era.
   • The Renaissance era brought great advancements in art and science.

   Synonymeageeonepochperiodtime

   Antonymeinstantmoment

2. C1formalscientific

   A major division of geological time, subdivided into periods.

   Geologische Ära

   • The Mesozoic era is known as the age of dinosaurs.
   • Fossils from the Paleozoic era are found in this region.
   • The Cenozoic era began after the extinction of the dinosaurs.