ERA


Meaning of ERA in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ ˈer-ə, ˈe-rə, ˈir-ə ]

noun

Etymology: Late Latin aera, from Latin, counters, plural of aer-, aes copper, money — more at ore

Date: 1615

1.

a. : a fixed point in time from which a series of years is reckoned

b. : a memorable or important date or event ; especially : one that begins a new period in the history of a person or thing

2. : a system of chronological notation computed from a given date as basis

3.

a. : a period identified by some prominent figure or characteristic feature

the era of the horse and buggy

b. : a stage in development (as of a person or thing)

c. : a large division of geologic time usually shorter than an eon

Paleozoic era

Synonyms: see period

Merriam-Webster's Collegiate English vocabulary.      Энциклопедический словарь английского языка Merriam Webster.