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the dark ages

US /ðə dɑːrk ˈeɪ.dʒɪz/
UK /ðə dɑːk ˈeɪ.dʒɪz/
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Kata Nama

1.

Zaman Kegelapan

the period in European history between about 476 AD and 1000 AD, often characterized by a perceived lack of scientific and cultural advancement

Contoh:
Many historical myths about the Dark Ages have been debunked by modern scholars.
Banyak mitos sejarah tentang Zaman Kegelapan telah disangkal oleh sarjana moden.
Life during the Dark Ages was often portrayed as brutal and short.
Kehidupan semasa Zaman Kegelapan sering digambarkan sebagai kejam dan singkat.
2.

zaman kegelapan, zaman jahiliah

a period of supposed ignorance, backwardness, or lack of enlightenment in a particular field or place

Contoh:
Before the internet, we were living in the dark ages of communication.
Sebelum internet, kita hidup dalam zaman kegelapan komunikasi.
The country is finally emerging from the dark ages of censorship.
Negara ini akhirnya keluar daripada zaman kegelapan penapisan.