noun
- a stone tool from the Neolithic period, characterized by polished rather than chipped surfaces
Usage: archaeology
Examples
- The archaeologist discovered several neoliths at the ancient settlement site.
- These neoliths show advanced toolmaking techniques compared to earlier stone implements.
- The museum’s collection includes neoliths used for farming and food preparation.
- Researchers can date neoliths to determine when agriculture first developed in the region.
- The polished surface of the neolith indicates it was made during the New Stone Age.