Added 6 October 2026
era
/ˈɪə.ɹə/ symbol
In Latin: aetas Wiktionary
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noun
- A time period of indeterminate length, generally more than one year.
- A geochronologic unit of tens to hundreds of millions of years; a subdivision of an eon, and subdivided into periods.
- An indefinite period of time in one’s life characterized by a particular interest.
Origin
Borrowed from Late Latin aera.
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