era

Meanings

• noun

  A period of time recognized by its distinctive cultural, artistic, or intellectual achievements.

• noun

  A particular point or stage in the development or history of something.

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈɪə̯ɹ.ə/
   
   
   
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2. /ˈɛɹ.ə/
   
   
   
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Synonyms

age , epoch , period

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with era
eve , heave , grieve

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Variants

List of all variants of era that leads to same result
era , eras , ERA , Christian era , Christian eras , Common Era , Common Eras , Islamic era , Islamic eras , Muhammadan era , Muhammadan eras , Muslim era , Muslim eras , vulgar era , vulgar eras

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Etymology

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From Latin aevum, meaning 'lifetime' or 'age'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'era' is derived from the Latin word 'aevum', which means 'lifetime' or 'age'.

2. The concept of an era is often used in various fields, including history, archaeology, and literature.

3. An era can last for a relatively short period, such as the Roaring Twenties, or for a much longer period, such as the Middle Ages.

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Related Concepts

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1. epoch: An era or period recognized for its distinctive characteristics or achievements. Synonymous with 'era'.

2. historical period: A segment of chronological time, often defined by significant cultural, social, or political developments.

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Culture

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The concept of an era often signifies a significant shift in the cultural, historical, or artistic landscape. For instance, the Renaissance era was marked by a renewed interest in classical Greek and Roman art, literature, and philosophy.

How to Memorize "era"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a clock with hands moving through the hours, days, months, and years to represent the passage of time and the concept of an era.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the term 'era' with significant historical periods like the Renaissance, the Industrial Revolution, or the Roaring Twenties.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic device by associating 'era' with 'art, events, and revolutions' to remember its definition.

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