Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

pleistocene

Noun

/ˌplaɪs.təˈsiːn/

Definition

The Pleistocene is a geological epoch that lasted from about 2.6 million to about 11,700 years ago.

Examples

The Pleistocene epoch is often referred to as the Ice Age.
Many large mammals, such as woolly mammoths, thrived during the Pleistocene.
The geological features we see today were shaped significantly during the Pleistocene period.

Meaning

It is characterized by the repeated glaciation of large parts of the Earth, significant changes in climate, and the evolution of many species, including humans.