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- Dictionarye·ra/ˈerə/
noun
- 1. a long and distinct period of history with a particular feature or characteristic: "his death marked the end of an era"
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The meaning of ERA is a fixed point in time from which a series of years is reckoned. How to use era in a sentence. Synonym Discussion of Era.
Era definition: a period of time marked by distinctive character, events, etc.. See examples of ERA used in a sentence.
ERA definition: 1. a period of time of which particular events or stages of development are typical: 2. a time…. Learn more.
7 meanings: 1. a period of time considered as being of a distinctive character; epoch 2. an extended period of time the years.... Click for more definitions.
ERA meaning: a period of time that is associated with a particular quality, event, person, etc.
a period of time in history that is special for a particular reason: the Victorian era. a new era of peace. (Definition of era from the Cambridge Learner's Dictionary © Cambridge University Press)
a period of time, usually in history, that is different from other periods because of particular characteristics or events. the Victorian/modern/post-war era. When she left the firm, it was the end of an era (= things were different after that). a new era of peace. This is the start of a new era of peace and prosperity.
ERA, the /ˌiː ɑːr ˈeɪ/ (the Equal Rights Amendment) a suggested change to US law, which was intended to give women the same legal rights as men. Although the suggested law was agreed to by Congress, not enough states agreed in time for it to become a law.
Era definition: A period of time as reckoned from a specific date serving as the basis of its chronological system.
a period of time marked by distinctive character, events, etc.: The use of steam for power marked the beginning of an era. the period of time to which anything belongs or is to be assigned: She was born in the era of hansoms and gaslight.
