Holocene

[ hol-uh-seen, hoh-luh- ]

Phonetic (Standard)IPA

adjective

Holocene

/ ˈhɒləˌsiːn /

of, denoting, or formed in the second and most recent epoch of the Quaternary period, which began 10 000 years ago at the end of the Pleistocene

Holocene

/ hŏl′ə-sēn′,hō′lə-sēn′ /

The more recent of the two epochs of the Quaternary Period, beginning at the end of the last major Ice Age, about 10,000 years ago. It is characterized by the development of human civilizations.
Also called Recent
See Chart at geologic time

First recorded in 1895–1900; holo- + -cene

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Either way, the terminal Pleistocene and earliest Holocene shows definitive evidence for the recognition of young girls as members of human society.

The Holocene is known as having had a relatively stable climate compared with other time periods.

The start of the Holocene also corresponds with the rise of complex human civilizations.

Indeed, I feel inclined to say that there is no such thing as a Holocene age.

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