clactonian

/ˌklæktəˈniən/

Definitions

1. adjective

relating to or characteristic of the Clacton culture, a prehistoric culture of the early Palaeolithic period in Britain and Europe, characterized by crude flint tools.

“The archaeologist studied the clactonian artifacts found at the excavation site.”

2. noun

a person or culture belonging to the Clacton culture.

“The museum displayed a clactonian artifact in its collection.”

Synonyms

  • palaeolithic
  • prehistoric

Antonyms

  • historic
  • modern