aurignacian

/ɔːrɪɡˈneɪʃən/

Definitions

1. adjective

relating to or characteristic of the Aurignacian culture, a prehistoric culture of Europe dating from the Upper Paleolithic period, about 43,000 to 26,000 years ago.

“The museum features an exhibit on the Aurignacian artifacts discovered in the nearby cave.”

2. noun

a member of a prehistoric culture of Europe dating from the Upper Paleolithic period, about 43,000 to 26,000 years ago.

“The team of archaeologists studied the lifestyle of the Aurignacian people and their interactions with the environment.”

Synonyms

  • palaeolithic
  • upper paleolithic

Antonyms

  • neolithic