Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

mesolithic

adjective

/ˌmɛzəˈlɪθɪk/

Definition

The Mesolithic is the period in human prehistory between the end of the last Ice Age and the beginning of agriculture.

Examples

The Mesolithic era saw significant advancements in tool-making techniques.
Archaeologists have uncovered Mesolithic sites that reveal much about early human life.

Meaning

It is characterized by the development of small-scale societies, the use of microliths (small stone tools), and the adaptation to changing environments as glaciers receded.