Meaning & use
Paleolithic Age
The earliest period of human prehistory, marked by the use of simple chipped-stone tools.
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During the Paleolithic Age, early humans survived mainly by hunting and gathering wild food.
Archaeologists uncovered Paleolithic Age tools buried deep beneath layers of ancient sediment.
A note on using this word
The Paleolithic Age precedes the Neolithic Age; it is generally capitalized as a proper historical period.
Words with a similar meaning
Old Stone Age
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