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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

archean

/ɑrˈkiːən/ adjective · British & US
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What does archean mean?

adjective

Relating to the earliest phase of the Earth's history, from about 4 billion to 2.5 billion years ago. Characteristic of the earliest stage of development.

Example

"The archean rocks in the region date back to a time when the Earth's surface was still forming."

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