Neolithic
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Adj — Relating to the New Stone Age, the late prehistoric period marked by the rise of farming and polished stone tools.
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Etymology
Coined in 1865 by British scholar John Lubbock from neo- ("new") + -lithic ("of stone"), to distinguish the later, farming-based Stone Age from the earlier Paleolithic.
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What does “Neolithic” mean?
The word “Neolithic” means relating to the New Stone Age, the late prehistoric period marked by the rise of farming and polished stone tools. In plain terms, the era when humans started farming, building settlements, and using more refined stone tools, roughly 8500 to 4500 BCE.
How do you pronounce “Neolithic”?
“Neolithic” is pronounced nee-uh-LIHTH-ihk (/ˌni.oʊˈlɪθ.ɪk/ in IPA).
How do you use “Neolithic” in a sentence?
Here is “Neolithic” used in a sentence: “Archaeologists uncovered a neolithic settlement with early farming tools.”
What part of speech is “Neolithic”?
Depending on how it is used, “Neolithic” can be an adjective and a noun.
Where does the word “Neolithic” come from?
The word “Neolithic” dates back to around 1865. Coined in 1865 by British scholar John Lubbock from neo- ("new") + -lithic ("of stone"), to distinguish the later, farming-based Stone Age from the earlier Paleolithic.
How many meanings does “Neolithic” have?
“Neolithic” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: relating to the New Stone Age, the late prehistoric period marked by the rise of farming and polished stone tools.