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epoch

/ɪˈpɒk/ noun · British & US
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What does epoch mean?

noun

A particular point in time or a period of history; a distinct stage in a sequence of events. A unit of time in the Julian period, equal to 365.25 days.

Example

"The Renaissance is often regarded as an epoch in the history of art and culture."

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