era
Translation
era, age, period
Examples
The Victorian era was a time of great change.
The Victorian era was a time of great change.
We are living in a new era of technology.
We are living in a new era of technology.
Grammar Patterns
an era of ((sth.)) a period of time known for a particular quality We are in an era of rapid change.
Similar Words
Synonyms: age, period, epoch
Etymology
From Latin 'aera' meaning 'an epoch from which time is reckoned', originally 'counters used for calculation'.
Memory Tips
Think of 'e-ra' as the 'electronic era' to remember it means a period of time defined by something specific.