This is the 1416th most frequent Russian word.
годов
"Years" (genitive plural form of "год").
The word "годов" here refers to 'years' in the sense of specific periods or times.
В доме сохранилось много вещей из прошлого веков и годов.
The house preserved many items from past centuries and years.
Here, "годов" indicates 'years' as distinct time periods or phases, implying quality.
Юбилей компании отмечали в торжественной атмосфере лучших годов её существования.
The company's anniversary was celebrated in a festive atmosphere reminiscent of its best years.
In this sentence, "годов" specifies 'years' as a part of a decade or era, providing a timeframe (the 1980s).