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era

CEFR: B2
A long and distinct period of history with a particular feature or characteristic. Frequently encountered in IELTS Academic reading passages covering technological, geological, and socio-political history.

Synonyms

  • epoch
  • age

Common Collocations

  • bygone era
  • new era
  • dawn of an era

Example Sentence

The widespread adoption of the steam engine marked the dawn of a new industrial era.

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