era

English

/ˈɪə̯ɹ.ə/, /ˈɛɹ.ə/

noun
Definitions
  • A time period of indeterminate length, generally more than one year.
  • (geology) A unit of time, smaller than eon and greater than period.

Etymology

Borrowed from Latin aera (given number).

Origin

Latin

aera

Gloss

given number

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