Definition

Noun: 1. A distinct and significant span of time in the past, characterized by specific events, developments, or features: A "historic period" is a defined segment of history marked by particular conditions, trends, or occurrences that give it a unique identity. 2. An era or age with a defining characteristic: It refers to a time in history known for a specific, dominant quality, movement, or circumstance.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • The Renaissance is a historic period known for a great revival of art and learning.
  • Studying a historic period helps us understand the causes of major social changes.
  • We live in a historic period defined by rapid digital communication.

Advanced Usage

• "to go down in history as a historic period": To be remembered in the future as a very significant era.
  • The years following the great discovery will go down in history as a historic period of scientific advancement.

Variants and Related Words

• Historical period (n): Often used interchangeably with "historic period" to mean an era in the past.
  • The museum's exhibit focuses on life in a specific historical period.
• Epoch (n): A particular period of time marked by distinctive features or events.
• Age (n): A long and distinct period of history.
  • We live in a litigious age.
• Era (n): A long and distinct period of history with a particular feature or characteristic.

Synonyms

• Era: A long and distinct period of history.
• Age: A particular period in history.
• Epoch: A period of time in history marked by notable events or characteristics.

Related Phrases

• Period piece (n): A play, film, or other work set in a specific historic period.
  • The film is a period piece set in the Victorian era.

Noun

1. an era of history having some distinctive feature
   • we live in a litigious age