post-pleistocene

post-Pleis·to·cene

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Definitions of post-pleistocene word

adjective post-pleistocene noting or pertaining to the epoch forming the earlier half of the Quaternary Period, beginning about two million years ago and ending 10,000 years ago, characterized by widespread glacial ice and the advent of modern humans. 1
noun post-pleistocene the Pleistocene Epoch or Series. 1

before 1830

One of the 36% newest English words

1830-40; < Greek pleîsto(s) most (superlative of polýs much) + -cene

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A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 90% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".

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