Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
yug
noun
/juːg/
Definition
A long period of time; an era or age.
Examples
- In Hindu philosophy, the concept of ‘yug’ is central to understanding the cycles of creation and destruction.
- Many believe we are currently in the Kali Yuga, the last of the four yugas in Indian cosmology.
- Studying various yugs can offer insights into the evolution of human society.
Meaning
In various philosophical or religious texts, ‘yug’ refers to a significant period in cycles of time.
Synonyms
- era
- age
- epoch
