ep·och
[ep-uh

~ noun
DEFINITION: 1)A particular period of time marked by distinctive features, events, etc. 2)The beginning of a distinctive period in the history of anything. 3)A point of time distinguished by a particular event or state of affairs; a memorable date. 4) Geology.Any of several divisions of a geologic period during which a geologic series is formed. Compare age ( def 12 ). See table under geologic time. 5) Astronomy.a.An arbitrarily fixed instant of time or date, usually the beginning of a century or half century,used as a reference in giving the elements of a planetary orbit or the like. b.The mean longitude of a planet as seen from the sun at such an instant or date.
SENTENCE: I often wonder if there will ever be an epoch of peace between those who have been wronged by American greed.
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