Era Definition
îrə, ĕrə
noun
A system of reckoning time by numbering the years from some important occurrence or given point of time.
The Christian Era.
Webster's New World
A period of time measured from some important occurrence or date.
Webster's New World
An event or date that marks the beginning of a new or important period in the history of something.
Webster's New World
A period of time considered in terms of noteworthy and characteristic events, developments, individuals, etc.
An era of progress.
Webster's New World
The longest division of geologic time, made up of one or more periods.
American Heritage
abbreviation
Earned run average.
Webster's New World
Equal Rights Amendment.
Webster's New World
Other Word Forms of Era
Noun
Singular:
era
Plural:
erasOrigin of Era
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Late Latin aera from Latin counters pl. of aes aer- bronze coin ayes- in Indo-European roots
From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition
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From Late Latin aera.
From Wiktionary
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