Neolithic
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.
Often appears as...
- neolithic era
- neolithic period
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Academic
noun
The Neolithic period, or the time when the later part of the Stone Age happened, when stone tools and weapons were used.
The transition from the Mesolithic to the Neolithic age was a significant event in human history.
Often appears as...
- transition to the neolithic
- during the neolithic
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Academic
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.
Often appears as...
- neolithic era
- neolithic period
Usage tips
Academic
noun
The Neolithic period, or the time when the later part of the Stone Age happened, when stone tools and weapons were used.
The transition from the Mesolithic to the Neolithic age was a significant event in human history.
Often appears as...
- transition to the neolithic
- during the neolithic
Usage tips
Academic
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Historical Timeline
Place 'neolithic' when discussing human prehistory, between the Mesolithic and the Bronze Age.
Ancient farming techniques evolved rapidly during the neolithic.
Pro Tip 2/3Cultural Significance
Understand that 'neolithic' involves key human advancements, like farming and settlement.
Neolithic communities began to settle due to advancements in agriculture.
Pro Tip 3/3Archaeological Context
Use 'neolithic' when referring to ancient societies discovered through archaeology.
The neolithic site unveiled complex social structures.
Pro Tip 1/3Historical Timeline
Place 'neolithic' when discussing human prehistory, between the Mesolithic and the Bronze Age.
Ancient farming techniques evolved rapidly during the neolithic.
Pro Tip 2/3Cultural Significance
Understand that 'neolithic' involves key human advancements, like farming and settlement.
Neolithic communities began to settle due to advancements in agriculture.
Pro Tip 3/3Archaeological Context
Use 'neolithic' when referring to ancient societies discovered through archaeology.
The neolithic site unveiled complex social structures.
Pro Tip 1/3Historical Timeline
Place 'neolithic' when discussing human prehistory, between the Mesolithic and the Bronze Age.
Ancient farming techniques evolved rapidly during the neolithic.
Pro Tip 2/3Cultural Significance
Understand that 'neolithic' involves key human advancements, like farming and settlement.
Neolithic communities began to settle due to advancements in agriculture.
Pro Tip 3/3Archaeological Context
Use 'neolithic' when referring to ancient societies discovered through archaeology.
The neolithic site unveiled complex social structures.
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The Mystery of the Jade...
Neolithic period clearly it was not made by average people these were highly trained artisans who were responsible for making these objects the material itself is rare notoriously difficult to work so that creation of these objects
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The most detailed map of...
and it's from a neolithic tomb in ancient China. And that little pile of clamshells underneath the dead guy's foot in the middle -- that's supposed to be the Big Dipper. Maybe. The Nebra disk is uncontroversial.
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Spotting the World's...
Look you can see the males here, Those horns are incredible. Yeah, they look like Ibex, don't they? They do, yeah. When did they first arrive? Neolithic times? So like ten thousand years ago.
Video examples
The Mystery of the Jade...
Neolithic period clearly it was not made by average people these were highly trained artisans who were responsible for making these objects the material itself is rare notoriously difficult to work so that creation of these objects
Video examples
The most detailed map of...
and it's from a neolithic tomb in ancient China. And that little pile of clamshells underneath the dead guy's foot in the middle -- that's supposed to be the Big Dipper. Maybe. The Nebra disk is uncontroversial.
Video examples
Spotting the World's...
Look you can see the males here, Those horns are incredible. Yeah, they look like Ibex, don't they? They do, yeah. When did they first arrive? Neolithic times? So like ten thousand years ago.
Example 1 of 3
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Phil Lord
American Producer
Some people survived the neolithic age by being brave, others by being cowardly and smart.
Quote examples
Phil Lord
American Producer
Some people survived the neolithic age by being brave, others by being cowardly and smart.
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