neolith

/niːˈɒlɪθ/

Definitions

1. noun

A person who lived during the Neolithic period; a member of a prehistoric culture characterized by the use of stone tools, domesticated plants and animals, and the beginnings of settled agriculture.

“The archaeologists studied the neoliths’ daily lives and discovered a sophisticated system of social organization.”

2. noun

The Neolithic period, especially in a particular region.

“The neolith of the area is notable for its well-preserved artifacts and monuments.”

Synonyms

  • Neolithic person
  • pre-Neolithic human

Antonyms

  • Paleolithic person
  • hunter-gatherer