Etymology

neogaean

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Today it means: Of or relating to the New World, or Western Hemisphere. Full definition →

Ancient Greek γαῖα
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  1. Ancient Greek · derived fromγαῖα“earth”
  2. English todayneogaean

From neo- + Ancient Greek γαῖα (gaîa, “earth”) + -an.

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