epoch

simple noun13 collocationsAvg. frequency: 7.5

Indicates the start of a significant new period.

Refers to a specific period in history.

The start of a new, important period.

The conclusion of a significant period.

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

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

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