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   era

   /ˈɪərə/

   noun

   • 1. a long and distinct period of history: "his death marked the end of an era"
   • ▪ a system of chronology dating from a particular event: "the dawn of the Christian era"
   • ▪ a major division of time that is a subdivision of an aeon and is itself subdivided into periods: "the Mesozoic era"
   • ▪ a date or event marking the beginning of a new and distinct period of time: "the landing of this English governor was an era in their lives"

   Word Origin mid 17th century: from late Latin aera, denoting a number used as a basis of reckoning, an epoch from which time is reckoned, plural of aes, aer- ‘money, counter’.

   Scrabble Points: 3

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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishERA | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   Era is a noun that means a period of time of which particular events or stages of development are typical. Learn how to use era in different contexts, such as history, geology, law and music, with examples and collocations.

3. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › eraEra Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   Learn the meaning of era as a noun and an abbreviation, with synonyms, examples, and word history. Find out how to use era in a sentence and how it relates to geologic time, history, and sports.

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   Era definition: a period of time marked by distinctive character, events, etc.. See examples of ERA used in a sentence.

5. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishERA definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   Learn the meaning of era as a period of history or time with a distinctive feature or quality. Find synonyms, pronunciation, word frequency, and usage examples of era in different contexts.

6. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › us › definitionera noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage notes |...

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   Era is a noun that means a period of time, usually in history, that is different from other periods because of particular characteristics or events. Learn how to use era in sentences, see synonyms and related words, and explore the origin and pronunciation of era.

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   Learn the meaning of era as a noun that refers to a period of time associated with a quality, event, person, etc. See examples of era in different contexts and compare with epoch.

8. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › learner-englishERA | meaning - Cambridge Learner's Dictionary

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   Era is a noun that means a period of time in history that is special for a particular reason. Learn more about the meaning, usage and translations of era with examples and a translator tool.