Eradefining
Eradefining is a term used to describe the process by which the defining characteristics of a historical era are altered or reframed by transformative events, innovations, or movements. As a neologism formed from era and defining, the word is commonly employed in historiography, journalism, and cultural analysis to discuss how new developments reconfigure the narrative of a period rather than merely adding detail.
The concept emphasizes shifts that are wide in scope and long-lasting, such as technological breakthroughs, major
Examples are described by observers rather than fixed facts; common candidates for era-defining shifts include the
Because era-defining status is inherently evaluative, eradefining is contested and can be retroactively applied or revised
Thus, eradefining functions as a heuristic to frame long-term change rather than a formal classification. It