Palaeolithic Meaning in English
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Definition
Relating to the earliest period of human history, known as the Old Stone Age, when people used simple stone tools.
Usage & Nuances
Mostly used in academic or historical contexts, rarely appears in daily conversation. Often seen in phrases like 'Palaeolithic era', 'Palaeolithic humans', or 'Palaeolithic tools'. Spelled 'paleolithic' in American English.
Example Sentences
Stone tools from the Palaeolithic age have been found in caves.
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Cave paintings from Palaeolithic times show animals and hunting scenes.
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Our history class spent a whole week discussing Palaeolithic cultures.
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It’s amazing how much we’ve learned from Palaeolithic artifacts.
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The Palaeolithic period began about 2.5 million years ago.
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Early humans in the Palaeolithic era hunted animals for food.
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