relating to the period of time during which humans have affected the Earth’s environment, geology, and climate, usually considered to be between the 18th century and the present
The Anthropocene debate is continuing this week at the GeologicalSociety of America conference.
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Anthropocene
the Anthropocene
the Bronze Age
Anthropocene
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Anthropocenenoun
the Anthropocene
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relating to the period of time during which humans have affected the Earth’s environment, geology, and climate, usually considered to be between the 18th century and the present
The Anthropocene debate is continuing this week at the GeologicalSociety of America conference.
Synonyms and related words
Specific periods of history
Anthropocene
the Anthropocene
the Bronze Age
Anthropocene
noun
Other entries for this word
Anthropoceneadjective
the Anthropocene
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the epoch marked by humanity’s effects on global geology and ecology
“Say goodbye to the 10,000-year-old Holocene epoch and hello to the Anthropocene.”