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Ne·o·lith·ic

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ADJECTIVE:

Of or relating to the cultural period of the Stone Age beginning around 10,000 b.c. in the Middle East and later elsewhere, characterized by the development of agriculture and the making of polished stone implements.

NOUN:

The Neolithic Period. Also called New Stone Age. See Usage Note at Three Age system.

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