anthropocene

/ænθrəpəˈsiːn/

Definitions

1. noun

A proposed geologic time period in which human activity has profoundly impacted the Earth’s ecosystems and geology.

“The effects of climate change have led scientists to consider the anthropocene as a distinct era in Earth’s history.”

Synonyms

  • anthropogenic epoch
  • human era

Antonyms

  • paleocene
  • preindustrial era