Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
epoch
Noun
/ˈɛp.ɒk/
Definition
A notable period in history or a person’s life.
Examples
- The Industrial Revolution marked a new epoch in technological advancement.
- He reminisced about the epoch of his youth with fondness.
- The Paleolithic era is an important epoch in human history.
Meaning
An epoch is a significant time in the history of the world, characterized by particular events, developments, or changes.
Synonyms
- Era
- Period
- Age
- Interval