See Also: neolithic(dictionary)
Neolithic(dictionary)
Neolithic Period(encyclopedia)
Heart of Neolithic Orkney(tourism)
Neolithic Flint Mines at Spiennes(tourism)

neolithic (iou)



neolithic adjective & noun. M19.
[from NEO- + -LITHIC.]
A. adjective.
Archaeology. Designating or pertaining to the latest part of the Stone Age, following the mesolithic period, esp. as characterized by the use of ground or polished stone implements and weapons. M19.
Neolithic Revolution the development in the neolithic period of agriculture and the domestication of animals in contrast to the previous practices of hunting, foraging, etc.
Antiquated; hopelessly outdated. M20.
Business Week Politics that were so Neolithic that they created an antibusiness atmosphere as well as..a recession.
b. noun. Archaeology. The neolithic period. L19.
neolithically adverb M20.