Victorian Age (Noun)

Meaning

A period in British history during the reign of Queen Victoria in the 19th century; her character and moral standards restored the prestige of the British monarchy but gave the era a prudish reputation.

Classification

Nouns denoting time and temporal relations.

Examples

• The Victorian Age was a time of great change and transformation in Britain, marked by the Industrial Revolution and the expansion of the British Empire.
• During the Victorian Age, social class was a major determinant of one's status and opportunities in life.
• The Victorian Age is often associated with a strict moral code, which emphasized the importance of modesty, hard work, and self-discipline.
• Queen Victoria's reign, which spanned the Victorian Age, was marked by a series of reforms that aimed to improve the lives of the working class.
• The art and literature of the Victorian Age reflect the values and concerns of the time, including the tension between tradition and modernity.