age of reason


age of reason

Definition of AGE OF REASON

1
: the time of life when one begins to be able to distinguish right from wrong
2
: a period characterized by a prevailing belief in the use of reason; especially : the 18th century in England and France

First Known Use of AGE OF REASON

1650

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