Turn of the century
The turn of the century is the transition from one century to another, or the time period before or after that change in centuries.
Usage
The standalone "turn of the century" phrase is generally understood to mean the change (whether upcoming or past) closest to the current generation. During the 20th century, the phrase was used to refer to the transition from the 19th century to the 20th century. With the dawn of the 21st century, the century is often indicated to avoid confusion.[1][citation needed]
The
See also
- Fin de siècle
- Progressive Era
- Edwardian Era
- Information Age
- War on Terror
References
- S2CID 207496330.
- ^ "Chicago Style Q&A: Numbers". The Chicago Manual of Style Online. Retrieved 2019-05-01.
- ^ "Chicago Style Q&A: Usage". The Chicago Manual of Style Online. Retrieved 2019-05-01.