Paleo-Indian

See also: Paleoindian

English

Etymology

From paleo- +‎ Indian.

Adjective

Paleo-Indian (not comparable)

  1. (archaeology) pertaining to Native American culture before circa 8,500 BCE
    Synonym: lithic

Noun

Paleo-Indian (plural Paleo-Indians)

  1. Any person belonging to the first indigenous peoples who settled in the Americas or lived there before circa 8,500 BCE.

Synonyms

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