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Paleolithic

Verb / ˈpɑ:lʌ / Another word for paleolithic — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

The word 'paleolithic' refers to the early phase of the Stone Age, characterized by the use of rudimentary chipped stone tools.

Synonyms & similar words

palaeolithic paleolithic paleolithicage prehistoric ancient primitive prehistorical old early primeval antique aboriginal archaic prehistorian troglodyte caveman caveperson archaean archeozoic

Example sentences

  1. During the paleolithic period, humans relied on hunting and gathering for survival.
  2. The paleolithic era lasted for millions of years.
  3. Early humans in the paleolithic age lived in caves.
  4. Paleolithic people used stone tools to make their lives easier.
  5. Scientists study paleolithic artifacts to learn about our ancient ancestors.

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  • 'The paleolithic hunters who painted the unsurpassed animal murals on the ceiling of the cave at Altamira had only rudimentary tools. Art was a way of dealing with an environment that was hostile in the extreme.' - Richard Leakey
  • 'Every paleolithic age has its own special pictographic language, its own unspeakably rich mythologies and its own unbeatable, inimitable and artistic masterpieces.' - Andre Malraux
  • 'The paleolithic age is the age of the hunter and gatherer, the age when Man was still part of Nature and when he was still able to survive in a hostile environment.' - Walter Lang

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