SYNONYMS AND RELATED EXPRESSIONS
epoch
noun
A distinctive period marked by significant developments.
Local English device voice, when available. This is not a recorded dictionary pronunciation.
Distinctive historical period
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Usage distinction
Return to topIn geology epoch has a specific rank; these alternatives fit the general historical sense.
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See epoch in use
The arrival of the railway began a new epoch in the fictional town.
The story's opening epoch was marked by isolated settlements, while a later period brought regular assemblies linking communities that had previously acted alone.
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