olduvai

/ˌɒlduːˈvaɪ/

Definitions

1. noun

A gorge in Tanzania where the earliest known fossils of the human genus have been found, particularly Homo habilis.

“The discovery of the Olduvai Gorge revolutionized our understanding of human evolution.”

Synonyms

  • Olduvai Gorge
  • Tanzanian gorge

Antonyms

  • modern era
  • new world