What is another word for age of exploration?
Pronunciation: [ˈe͡ɪd͡ʒ ɒv ɛksplɔːɹˈe͡ɪʃən] (IPA) 
The Age of Exploration, also known as the Age of Discovery, was a period of global exploration and colonization that occurred from the 15th through the 17th centuries. During this era, European explorers such as Christopher Columbus, Ferdinand Magellan, and Vasco da Gama embarked on voyages seeking new trade routes, lands, and treasures, leading to the establishment of colonies in the Americas, Asia, and Africa. Other synonyms for the Age of Exploration include the Age of Discovery, the Great Navigations, the Era of Expansion, the Age of Conquest, and the Age of Adventure. These terms represent the exploration and expansion of European empires during a pivotal moment in world history.
