Cambrian Meaning in English

word

US

ˈkæmbɹiən

KAM-bree-uhn

UK

ˈkæm.bri.ən

KAM-bri-uhn

Definition

Relating to the geologic period called the Cambrian, which began about 541 million years ago and saw a rapid increase in the diversity of life on Earth.

Usage & Nuances

"Cambrian" is usually capitalized when referring to the geologic period ("Cambrian Period") and used in scientific or educational contexts. It can also describe fossils or rocks from that time. Rare in everyday conversation.

• Spanish: cámbrico
• Portuguese (BR): cambriano
• Portuguese (PT): câmbrico
• Chinese (Simplified): 寒武纪 (地质时期)
• Chinese (Traditional): 寒武紀 (地質時期)
• Hindi: कैंब्रियन (भूवैज्ञानिक काल)
• Arabic: الكامبري (العصر الجيولوجي)
• Bengali: ক্যাম্ব্রিয়ান
• Russian: Кембрийский
• Japanese: カンブリア紀
• Vietnamese: Kỷ Cambri
• Korean: 캄브리아기
• Turkish: Kambriyen
• Urdu: کیمبرین
• Indonesian: Kambrium

Example Sentences

The Cambrian explosion was a key event in the history of life.

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The Cambrian period began over 500 million years ago.

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Many ancient fossils are from the Cambrian era.

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Trilobites lived during the Cambrian.

basic

Geologists use Cambrian rocks to study early Earth.

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You’ll hear about the Cambrian period in any basic geology class.

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