epoch
CEFR: C2
A division of time that is a subdivision of a period and is itself subdivided into ages, or a notable period marked by distinct events or character. High-level academic term for IELTS Band 8.0+.
Common Collocations
- epoch-making discovery
- geological epoch
- new epoch
Example Sentence
The Anthropocene is proposed as a distinct geological epoch defined by significant human impact on Earth's ecosystems.