acheulean
/əˌtʃuːliˈɛn, -liˈɑːn/Definitions
1. adjective
relating to or characteristic of the Acheulean culture, a prehistoric human culture that originated in Africa around 2.5 million years ago and is characterized by the use of stone tools, particularly hand axes.
“The archaeologists found several Acheulean artifacts during the excavation of the site.”
2. noun
a member of the prehistoric human culture that originated in Africa around 2.5 million years ago and is characterized by the use of stone tools, particularly hand axes.
“The team of researchers studied the Acheulean remains at the site to learn more about their lifestyle and culture.”