Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
paleolithic
Adjective
/ˌpeɪliəˈlɪθɪk/
Definition
The Paleolithic period is the earliest phase of human history, characterized by the use of stone tools and a hunter-gatherer lifestyle.
Examples
- The Paleolithic people relied on hunting and gathering for their sustenance.
- Many cave paintings from the Paleolithic era depict animals and human figures.
Meaning
Paleolithic refers to the prehistoric period during which humans created the first stone tools and lived as nomadic hunter-gatherers.
Synonyms
- Old Stone Age
- Prehistoric
