age of extinction

noun

The current period of Earth history characterised by large-scale extinction of lifeforms as a result of human activity.

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Meanings

age of extinction1

noun

alternative Age of Extinction

  1. The current period of Earth history characterised by large-scale extinction of lifeforms as a result of human activity.

Age of Extinction2

proper noun
  1. alternativeAlternative form of age of extinction.
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