epoch

noun
/ˈiːpɒk/

Meaning

A period of time in history or a person's life, typically one marked by notable events or characteristics.
A period of time in history or a person's life, typically one marked by notable events or particular characteristics.

Example Sentences

The invention of the internet marked a new epoch in human history.

The invention of the internet marked a new epoch in human history.

Example Expressions

mark an epoch

Synonyms

era, age, period, time, stage, Era, Period, Age
Entry 1
era, age, period, time, stage
Entry 2
Era, Period, Age

Antonyms

moment, instant, Moment, Instant, Short-term
Entry 1
moment, instant
Entry 2
Moment, Instant, Short-term

Collocations

new epoch, epoch-making event, epoch in history, cultural epoch

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