1. the period during which a person lived, worked, or was most active
Usage: formal; academic

Examples

• The artist’s floruit was during the Renaissance period.
• His floruit as a philosopher occurred in the early 20th century.
• The manuscript indicates the scribe’s floruit was around 1250.
• During her floruit, she produced her most celebrated works.
• The historian dated the poet’s floruit to the 14th century.
• This composer’s floruit coincided with the Baroque era.