epoch

simple noun13 collocationsAvg. frequency: 7.5
new epoch8.5

Indicates the start of a significant new period.

historical epoch7.8

Refers to a specific period in history.

modern epoch7.0
present epoch6.8
past epoch6.2
early epoch6.0
the beginning of an epoch8.0

The start of a new, important period.

the end of an epoch7.9

The conclusion of a significant period.

epoch of8.2

Used to describe the character of a period, e.g., an epoch of change.

epoch in7.5

Used to specify the domain of the epoch, e.g., an epoch in history.

in an/the epoch7.0
during an/the epoch6.5
mark an epoch8.0

An event that marks an epoch is so important that it is seen as the start of a new period.