Neolithic

usgb/ˌniːəˈlɪθɪk/
adjective

Related to the later part of the Stone Age, when ground or polished stone weapons and implements were used.

They discovered some neolithic artefacts during the excavation.
Visual representation of "neolithic" - Related to the later part of the Stone Age, when ground or polished stone weapons and implements were used.

Often appears as...

  • neolithic era
  • neolithic period

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Academic

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Historical Timeline

Place 'neolithic' when discussing human prehistory, between the Mesolithic and the Bronze Age.

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Ancient farming techniques evolved rapidly during the neolithic.
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Cultural Significance

Understand that 'neolithic' involves key human advancements, like farming and settlement.

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Neolithic communities began to settle due to advancements in agriculture.
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Archaeological Context

Use 'neolithic' when referring to ancient societies discovered through archaeology.

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The neolithic site unveiled complex social structures.
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