era

• Nom désignant une longue période distincte de l'histoire, souvent marquée par des événements, des caractéristiques ou des changements spécifiques.

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.

   ère (période historique)

   • 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.

   Synonymesageeonepochperiodtime

   Antonymesinstantmoment

2. C1formalscientific

   A major division of geological time, subdivided into periods.

   Ère géologique

   • 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.