word
Anthropocene
AN-thruh-puh-seen
ˈænθrəpəsiːnListen
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Syllable breakdown
Anthropocene
Dictionary meaning
The current geological epoch in which human activity is the dominant influence on climate and the environment.
History and origin
Greek anthropos (human) + kainos (new, recent).
Examples
- Scientists debate when the Anthropocene officially began.
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