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New Era

/ˈnuː ˈɪr.ə/
nounCEFR B2 (Upper)Top #2150 frequency
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  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 combines the Middle English 'newe' (from Old English 'nīwe') meaning fresh or recently made, with the Latin 'aera' meaning a point of time from which a new reckoning of years begins. Historically used to denote significant historical turning points, the concept has evolved in contemporary discourse to describe profound technological, social, or political paradigm shifts.

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