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New Era

/njuː ˈɪərə/
nounCEFR B2 (Upper)Top #1500 frequency
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2 senses
As noun
  1. 1

    A significant period in history or a person's life, characterized by particular events or developments.

    "The invention of the internet marked the beginning of a new era in communication."
  2. 2

    A period of time that is defined by a particular feature or event.

    "The Renaissance is often referred to as a new era of art and culture."

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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

The term 'New Era' combines the English word 'new', derived from Old English 'niwe', and 'era', from Latin 'aera', meaning a fixed point in time. Historically, it signifies a significant change or a period marked by distinct characteristics.

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