Aeon Meaning in English

word

US

ˈiː.ɑn

EE-ahn

UK

ˈiːɒn

EE-on

Definition

An aeon is an extremely long period of time, often used to describe eras in history, science, or mythology. It can mean countless millions of years, or simply a very long time.

Usage & Nuances

Formal or literary; rarely used in conversation. Common in scientific, philosophical, and mythological contexts. Sometimes spelled 'eon' (American English). Often used metaphorically for 'a very long time' in informal speech.

• Spanish: eón - era (largo período de tiempo)
• Portuguese (BR): éon - era (período de tempo longo)
• Portuguese (PT): éon - era (período de tempo longo)
• Chinese (Simplified): 亿年（极长的时期）- 永世
• Chinese (Traditional): 億年（極長的時期）- 永世
• Hindi: कल्प (बहुत लंबा समय)
• Arabic: دَهر - زمن طويل جداً
• Bengali: যুগ - অনন্তকাল
• Russian: эон
• Japanese: 永劫（えいごう） - 永遠（えいえん）
• Vietnamese: kỷ nguyên - thời đại (rất dài)
• Korean: 영겁 - 영원
• Turkish: ev - çağ (çok uzun zaman)
• Urdu: عہد - زمانہ (بہت طویل عرصہ)
• Indonesian: thời đại - kỷ nguyên (rất dài)

Example Sentences

An aeon is much longer than a century.

basic

Scientists say the Earth is billions of aeons old.

basic

In mythology, gods live for countless aeons.

basic

It feels like we’ve been waiting for an aeon!

natural

A single aeon can hold many changes in the universe.

natural

The old castle has stood for what seems like aeons.

natural