Meaning & use
Mya
An abbreviation meaning 'million years ago,' used mainly in geology and paleontology.
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The fossil was dated to approximately 65 Mya, near the end of the age of dinosaurs.
Scientists estimate the supercontinent Pangaea began breaking apart around 175 Mya.
A note on using this word
Mya is always paired with a number and is used specifically for dates far in the geological past, not for recent history.
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