Neolithic (adjective)

Of or relating to the period in human development between the end of the Paleolithic Age and the beginning of the Bronze Age, characterized by the development of agriculture, animal husbandry, and the use of stone tools and weapons.

Origin:

From new latin neo- "new" + greek lithos "stone" + -ic.

Examples:

1. The neolithic period was a significant time in the development of human civilization.
2. Archaeologists have uncovered many neolithic artifacts during their excavations.
3. Neolithic societies relied heavily on agriculture for their subsistence.
4. The transition from the neolithic to the bronze age was marked by advancements in metallurgy and the use of metal tools.
5. Many neolithic structures such as stone circles and megaliths still exist today.