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Definition of era : 1. A fixed point of time, usually an epoch, from which a series of years is reckoned.
2. A period of time in which a new order of things prevails; a signal stage of history; an epoch.
3. A period of time reckoned from some particular date or epoch; a succession of years dating from some important event; as, the era of Alexander; the era of Christ, or the Christian era ( see under Christian).

Synonyms:

sequence, succession, earned run average, date of reference, while, geological era, study at period

lastingness, generation, lifetime, longevity, oldness, eon

forever, eternity, lapse

month, second, century, decade, millisecond, day, minute, millennium, hour, term, microsecond, week, year, semester

cycle, age, interim, duration, measure, interval, spell, period, course, date, season, time, aeon, epoch, span

Usage examples:

• " Yes, this is an era of change," murmured Lord Reggie, who had spoken little and eaten much. - "The Green Carnation", Robert Smythe Hichens.
• 6. Leaving the Home Field The Spanish- American War marks the beginning of the new era in American business organization. - "The American Empire", Scott Nearing.
• As a logical consequence, an era ensued not unlike the dark ages of Europe. - "The Life and Genius of Nathaniel Hawthorne", Frank Preston Stearns.