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Meaning of Younger Dryas | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B2

Definitions

The last stage of the Pleistocene epoch, lasting from circa 12,900 to 11,700 years BP.

Examples

“The International Union of Geological Sciences recognises the Pleistocene as ending 11,764 years ago, because that is when the last advance of the ice - known as the Younger Dryas - ended.”

CEFR level

B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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See also

Younger Futhark younger sister Youngerman Youngest youngfolk youngfolks

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