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Middle Ages
This term refers specifically to the era of European history between antiquity and the modern era. It is almost always capitalized as a proper noun because it denotes a specific, recognized historical epoch. Using it in lowercase typically refers to the biological stage of life (middle age), which is a distinct concept from the historical period.
Grammatically, while the word contains the plural "Ages," it is treated as a singular historical entity. It is an uncountable proper noun in the sense that you cannot have "three Middle Ages." It functions as a fixed title for a time period rather than a countable set of years.
Meanings
Examples
The Middle Ages began after the fall of the Western Roman Empire.
I wonder what it was actually like to live in the Middle Ages.
Many castles were constructed during the Middle Ages for defense.
The plague devastated the population of Europe in the late Middle Ages.
This game is set in a fantasy version of the Middle Ages.
We are studying the social hierarchy of the Middle Ages in class today.
The transition from the Middle Ages to the Renaissance changed art forever.
The transition from the Middle Ages to the Renaissance changed art forever.
Knights and lords dominated the political landscape of the Middle Ages.