"wheel of time" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: wheels of time [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun|~|wheels of time}} wheel of time (countable and uncountable, plural wheels of time)
  1. (religion, philosophy) A concept found in certain religious traditions and philosophies, regarding time as cyclical and consisting of repeating ages. Tags: countable, uncountable Categories (topical): Philosophy, Religion Synonyms: timewheel
    Sense id: en-wheel_of_time-en-noun-NvkplGyB Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Topics: human-sciences, lifestyle, philosophy, religion, sciences

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