Meaning & use
Anthropocene
Last updated
The current geological age, characterized by human activity as the dominant influence on climate and the environment.
See it in a sentence
Scientists debate exactly when the Anthropocene began.
Rising carbon levels are often cited as a defining marker of the Anthropocene.
A note on using this word
Usually capitalized, like the names of other geological epochs; it's a widely used term in environmental science and journalism, though it hasn't been formally adopted as an official epoch by all scientific bodies.
Make it your own
Write a sentence using “Anthropocene”, then compare your use with the examples above.
Your draft stays on this page and is not sent anywhere.