chellean

/tʃɛliːən/

Definitions

1. adjective

relating to or characteristic of the Chellean, a stage of the Paleolithic Age in Europe

“The archaeologist studied the Chellean tools found at the site.”

2. noun

a stage of the Paleolithic Age in Europe, characterized by the use of flint tools

“The Chellean period was marked by significant advances in human technology.”

Synonyms

  • Paleolithic
  • flint-knapper

Antonyms

  • Mesolithic
  • Neolithic