elizabethan age

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elizabethan age

A playwright presents a new work at the Globe Theatre during the Elizabethan Age.

Definition
  1. Proper noun:
    • A period in British history: The "Elizabethan Age" refers specifically to the historical era in England during the reign of Queen Elizabeth I, which lasted from 1558 to 1603. It is characterized as a time of significant cultural, literary, and political development, as well as increased national confidence and domestic prosperity.
Usage and Examples
  • Proper noun:
    • The plays of William Shakespeare are the most famous literary works from the Elizabethan Age.
    • Exploration and maritime expansion were hallmarks of the Elizabethan Age.
    • Historians study the Elizabethan Age to understand the roots of the English Renaissance.
Advanced Usage
  • "the Elizabethan Age" vs. "the Elizabethan era": These terms are often used interchangeably to refer to the same historical period. "Age" can sometimes carry a connotation of a distinctive, celebrated epoch.
    • The music of the Elizabethan Age reflects the period's artistic vibrancy.
Variants and Related Words
  • Elizabethan (adj): Of, relating to, or characteristic of the Elizabethan Age.
    • Elizabethan drama, Elizabethan costume.
  • Elizabethan (n): A person, especially a writer, who lived during the Elizabethan Age.
    • Christopher Marlowe was a famous Elizabethan.
Synonyms
  • The Elizabethan era: The period of time during Elizabeth I's rule.
  • The English Renaissance: A broader cultural and artistic movement in England, largely coinciding with the Elizabethan and early Stuart periods.
Related Phrases and Concepts
  • Golden Age: A period of great peace, prosperity, and happiness. The Elizabethan Age is often described as a golden age in English history.
    • The Elizabethan Age is frequently considered a golden age of English literature.
  • The Virgin Queen: A nickname for Queen Elizabeth I, whose reign defines the age.
    • The Elizabethan Age is synonymous with the rule of the Virgin Queen.
elizabethan age

A playwright presents a new work at the Globe Theatre during the Elizabethan Age.

Noun
  1. a period in British history during the reign of Elizabeth I in the 16th century; an age marked by literary achievement and domestic prosperity

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