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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 definition: 1. a period of time of which particular events or stages of development are typical: 2. a time…. Learn more.

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

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   The meaning of ERA is a fixed point in time from which a series of years is reckoned. How to use era in a sentence. Synonym Discussion of Era.

4. www.dictionary.com › browse › eraERA Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

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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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   7 meanings: 1. a period of time considered as being of a distinctive character; epoch 2. an extended period of time the years.... Click for more definitions.

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

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   noun. /ˈɪərə/ /ˈɪrə/, /ˈerə/ a period of time, usually in history, that is different from other periods because of particular characteristics or events. the Victorian/modern/post-war era. When she left the firm, it was the end of an era (= things were different after that). a new era of peace. This is the start of a new era of peace and prosperity.

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

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   ERA definition: a period of time in history that is special for a particular reason: . Learn more.

8. www.britannica.com › dictionary › eraEra Definition & Meaning | Britannica Dictionary

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   ERA meaning: a period of time that is associated with a particular quality, event, person, etc.