Elizabethan
/ɪˌlɪzəˈbiːθn/
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Pro Tip 1/3Historic Period
Refers to the specific historical timeline of Queen Elizabeth I's reign, not to general olden times. 
Shakespeare is an iconic Elizabethan playwright.
Pro Tip 2/3Cultural Renaissance
Often evokes images of England's flourishing culture, arts, and literature. 
Elizabethan dramas are renowned for their intricate plots.
Pro Tip 3/3Not Victorian
Should not be confused with the Victorian era, which is later in history and quite different culturally. 
Elizabethan customs differ from Victorian norms. Compare with
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