neocortex

https://doi.org/10.1351/goldbook.11908
Outer layer of the cerebral cortex that supports higher brain functions, especially cognitive function and language in humans.
Note: It includes most of the cerebral cortex except for the hippocampus.
Source:
PAC, 2015, 87, 841. (IUPAC Glossary of terms used in neurotoxicology (IUPAC Recommendations 2015)) on page 885 [Terms] [Paper]