holocene
/hɒləˈsiːniː/Definitions
1. noun
The geologic epoch dating from the end of the last ice age, about 11,700 years ago, to the present.
“The study of the Holocene period has provided valuable insights into human migration and climate change.”
2. adjective
Of or relating to the Holocene epoch.
“Holocene sediments have been found in many parts of the world, providing information about past climates.”