copper age

cop·per age

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [kop-er eyj]
- /ˈkɒp ər eɪdʒ/
- /ˈkɒp.ər eɪdʒ/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [kop-er eyj]
- /ˈkɒp ər eɪdʒ/

Definitions of copper age words

noun copper age a phase in some human cultures between a Stone Age and a Bronze Age, characterized by the introduction and development of copper tools and weapons: in the Old World this phase is commonly thought of as being part of their Bronze Age 3
noun copper age a cultural period intermediate between the Neolithic and the Bronze ages, marked by the development and use of copper tools. 1

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Origin of copper age

First appearance:

before 1860

One of the 29% newest English words

First recorded in 1860-65

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Parts of speech for Copper age

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copper age popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 39% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 57% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

copper age usage trend in Literature

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