noun
dark age; the Dark Ages
Refers to a historical period of decline or ignorance, especially the European Early Middle Ages. Often used metaphorically for any period of stagnation.
中世ヨーロッパはしばしばダークエージと呼ばれる。
Medieval Europe is often called the Dark Ages.
この業界は長いダークエージを経験した。
This industry experienced a long dark age.