epoch

Meaning

A period of time in history or a person's life, typically one marked by notable events or particular characteristics.

A period of time in history or a person's life, typically one marked by notable events or characteristics.

Example Sentences

The invention of the internet marked a new epoch in human history.

The invention of the internet marked a new epoch in human history.

Example Expressions

mark an epoch

Synonyms

Era, Period, Age, era, age, period, time, stage

Entry 1

Era, Period, Age

Entry 2

era, age, period, time, stage

Antonyms

Moment, Instant, Short-term, moment, instant

Entry 1

Moment, Instant, Short-term

Entry 2

moment, instant

Collocations

new epoch, epoch-making event, epoch in history, cultural epoch