"digital age" meaning in English

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Noun

Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} digital age (uncountable)
  1. The current era, characterised by the widespread and increasing use of digital technology in society. Tags: uncountable Synonyms: cyberage, Information Age, Digital Age
    Sense id: en-digital_age-en-noun-xeqnBPQp Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

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