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Meaning of an age
A period of time in a person's life or in history.
Etymology of an age
The word "age" comes from the Old French word "aage", which is derived from the Latin word "aetas", meaning "period of life" or "age".
The Latin word "aetas" is also related to the Greek word "aiōn", meaning "age" or "lifetime".
The word "age" has been used in the English language since the 13th century to refer to a period of time in a person's life or in history.
Synonyms
period
era
stage
phase
generation
epoch
span
term
decade
century
millennium
lifetime
season
cycle
interval
duration
spell
tenure
reign
incumbency
tenure
term of office
lifetime
lifespan
years
decades
centuries
millennia
eon
age group
bracket
range
stretch
space
gap
hiatus
interlude
interregnum
lacuna
Definitions
- A period of time in a person's life, measured from birth or from a specific event.
- * A stage of development or growth.
- * A particular period of time in history, characterized by a specific feature or event.
Usage Examples
- She is now at an age where she can make her own decisions.
- * The age of dinosaurs was a fascinating period in Earth's history.
- * He is still young for his age, and has many years of experience ahead of him.
Antonyms
youth
childhood
adolescence
puberty
minority
infancy
toddlerhood
babyhood
immaturity
inexperience
juvenility
naivety
ignorance
foolishness
simplicity
inaptitude
ineptness
incompetence
incapability
inability
powerlessness
weakness
feebleness
frailty
decrepitude
senility
dotage
second childhood