Archaean

/ɑːrˈkiːən/ adjective

Relating to the Archaea domain of microorganisms, or referring to the earliest geologic era of Earth's history.

From Greek 'archaios' meaning 'ancient'. When applied to geology, it refers to the Archean Eon (4.0-2.5 billion years ago), Earth's most ancient period.

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