Neocene

[ nee-uh-seen ]

adjective

, Geology.

1. Neogene.

Neocene

/ ˈniːəˌsiːn /

adjective

1. a former word for Neogene

Word History and Origins

Origin of Neocene¹

First recorded in 1890–95; neo- + -cene

Example Sentences

The word "Neocene" has been used in place of Neozoic, but its employment is open to objection.

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