early22nd

early22nd is a neologism used in speculative writing and timeline compilations to refer to the early part of the 22nd century. Because the 22nd century spans from 2101 to 2200, the "early" portion is typically understood to cover roughly 2101 through the early 2130s, though there is no universal standard.

In encyclopedic or wiki contexts, early22nd may be used to anchor discussions of anticipated technologies, political structures, or social conditions that define the period's initial decades.

Common themes associated with early22nd in speculative writing include sustained fusion energy or advanced clean energy, expanded space infrastructure including lunar or Martian outposts, AI systems with governance roles, climate adaptation technologies, and new forms of mass transit.

Because it is not a formal term, its application varies; some sources treat it as a subset of the 22nd century, while others treat it as a loose label for a period of rapid transition.

In popular media and collaborative timelines, early22nd is used to organize entries on science, technology, and society into chronological buckets.

See also: 22nd century, timeline, futurism.