Mesolithic

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Mes·o·lith·ic

(mĕz′ə-lĭth′ĭk, mĕs′-)

adj.

Of or relating to the cultural period of the Stone Age between the Paleolithic and Neolithic periods, marked by the appearance of microlithic tools and weapons and by changes in the nature of settlements.

The Mesolithic Period. Also called Middle Stone Age. See Usage Note at Three Age system.

Mesolithic

(ˌmɛsəʊˈlɪθɪk)

(Archaeology) the period between the Palaeolithic and the Neolithic, in Europe from about 12 000 to 3000 bc, characterized by the appearance of microliths

adj

(Archaeology) of or relating to the Mesolithic

Mes•o•lith•ic

(ˌmɛz əˈlɪθ ɪk, ˌmɛs-, ˌmi zə-, -sə-)

adj.

(sometimes l.c.) of, designating, or characteristic of a transitional period of the Stone Age between the Paleolithic and Neolithic periods.

[1865–70]

Mes·o·lith·ic

(mĕz′ə-lĭth′ĭk)

The cultural period of the Stone Age between the Paleolithic and Neolithic, beginning at different times in different parts of the world, about 40,000 to 10,000 years ago. The Mesolithic is marked by the appearance of small-bladed stone tools and weapons and by the beginnings of settled communities. Compare Neolithic, Paleolithic.

Mesolithic

Belonging to the middle period of the Stone Age, during which people made small flint tools.

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Noun	1.	Mesolithic - middle part of the Stone Age beginning about 15,000 years ago Epipaleolithic, Mesolithic Age Stone Age - (archeology) the earliest known period of human culture, characterized by the use of stone implements
Adj.	1.	mesolithic - of or relating to a middle period of the Stone Age (following the paleolithic)

Translations

μεσολιθική

mesoliittinen

mésolithique

mesolithic

[mesəʊˈlɪθɪk]

A. ADJ → mesolítico

B. N the Mesolithic → el Mesolítico

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The Kongemose culture is little known compared to the other Mesolithic cultures in Southern Scandinavia, Ertebolle and Maglemose, not because it is less interesting or because its archaeological record is not as fertile, says Sorensen, but only because little has been published about that record and the culture.

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Archaeologist David Jacques has found evidence that Mesolithic man's best friend was similar to an Alsatian - and bones found nearby suggest the dog would have feasted on salmon, trout, pike, wild pig and red deer.

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