laurasia

/ˈlɔːrəsiə/

Definitions

1. noun

The supercontinent that existed from approximately 480 to 180 million years ago, consisting of the combined landmasses of Laurentia and Baltica, and sometimes also Gondwana.

“The formation of Laurasia is a key part of the theory of plate tectonics.”

Synonyms

  • ancient landmass
  • supercontinent

Antonyms

  • oceanic plate