era
word
/ˈɛɹə/
E-ruh
/ˈiəɹɐ/
EE-uh-ruh
Definition
A period of time marked by particular events, characteristics, or developments, often significant in history.
Usage & Nuances
Often used in formal, academic, or historical contexts ("the Victorian era"). Can also describe technological or cultural periods. Usually followed by what defines the era, like "the digital era".
Spanish: era - épocaPortuguese (BR): era - épocaPortuguese (PT): era - épocaChinese (Simplified): 时代 - 纪元Chinese (Traditional): 時代 - 紀元Hindi: युग - कालArabic: عصر - حقبةBengali: যুগ - আধিRussian: эра - эпохаJapanese: 時代Vietnamese: kỷ nguyên - thời đạiKorean: 시대Turkish: devir - çağ - dönemUrdu: دَور - عہدIndonesian: era - zaman - masa
Example Sentences
The internet changed the modern era.
basic
We live in the digital era.
basic
The dinosaur era ended millions of years ago.
basic
That song totally takes me back to another era.
natural
With smartphones, we've entered a whole new era of communication.
natural
Historians often debate when one era ends and another begins.
natural