Definition & Meaning of "holocene"in English

The holocene

the current period of time in Earth's history, starting about 11,700 years ago and continuing today

holocene epoch

recent

recent epoch

Grammatical Information

Animacy status

Inanimate

proper

Examples

The glaciers receded during the Holocene, allowing for the spread of forests and wildlife.

holocene

related to the current geological epoch, which began around 11,700 years ago and continues to the present

recent

Grammatical Information

Composition

Simple

proper

relational

ungradable

Examples

The Holocene climate changes have significantly impacted human civilizations.

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