Uueaeg
Uueaeg is a term primarily used in Estonian-language discourse to denote a period of substantial social, technological, or cultural change. It is not a fixed historical era with defined boundaries, but a label applied to periods characterized by upheaval or renewal. The phrase literally means "new era" from the Estonian words uus (new) and aeg (era or age).
Contexts: In historiography and political discourse, Uueaeg is used to frame transitions such as digitalization, energy
Limitations: Because it is not defined by a fixed timeline, its scope varies by author and field.
See also: Modernity, Digital transformation, Post-industrial society, Climate action, Estonian modernization.