Definition of aeon Aeon

/ˈiːɒn/ - ae•on

We found 8 definitions of aeon from 4 different sources.

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British English

aeon - /ˈiːɒn/

American English

eon - /iˈʌn/

What does aeon mean?

WordNet

WordNet by Princeton University

Noun

aeon - the longest division of geological time
  eon
  geologic time, geological time the time of the physical formation and development of the earth (especially prior to human history)
aeon - (Gnosticism) a divine power or nature emanating from the Supreme Being and playing various roles in the operation of the universe
  eon
  spiritual being, supernatural being an incorporeal being believed to have powers to affect the course of human events
aeon - an immeasurably long period of time; "oh, that happened eons ago"
  eon
  long time, years, age a prolonged period of time; "we've known each other for ages"; "I haven't been there for years and years"
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Webster DictionaryWebster's Unabridged Dictionary 📘

  • aeon (n.)
    A period of immeasurable duration; also, an emanation of the Deity. See Eon.
  • aeon (n.)
    An immeasurable or infinite space of time; eternity; a long space of time; an age.
  • aeon (n.)
    One of the embodiments of the divine attributes of the Eternal Being.

Part of speech

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  • aeon, noun, singular of aeons.

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