age of reason
noun phraseDefinition of age of reason
1
: the time of life when one begins to be able to distinguish right from wrong
2
: a period characterized by a prevailing belief in the use of reason
especially
Age of Reason
: the 18th century in England and France
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“Age of reason.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/age%20of%20reason. Accessed 18 May. 2022.
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