Meaning of the word Paleolithic in English
What does Paleolithic mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
Paleolithic
US /ˌpeɪ.li.oʊˈlɪθ.ɪk/
UK /ˌpæl.i.əʊˈlɪθ.ɪk/
Adjective
relating to or denoting the early phase of the Stone Age, lasting about 2.5 million years, when primitive stone implements were used
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Archaeologists discovered several Paleolithic tools in the cave.
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The Paleolithic era is characterized by the use of knapped stone tools.
Noun
the Paleolithic period
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During the Paleolithic, humans were primarily hunter-gatherers.
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The Paleolithic ended with the retreat of the glaciers.