paleo indian
/ˌpeɪlioʊˈɪndiən/
noun
- A member of the earliest known human populations in the Americas, often used interchangeably with Paleo-American.
- The discovery of a Paleo-Indian burial site gave new clues about ancient rituals.
- Paleo-Indians used atlatls to hunt bison and other large animals.
- Paleo-Indians are believed to have crossed a land bridge from Asia to Alaska.
Synonyms
adjective
- Relating to the earliest human inhabitants of the Americas.
- The Paleo-Indian period lasted from about 15,000 to 8,000 years ago.
- Paleo-Indian archaeology requires careful excavation of ancient campsites.
- Paleo-Indian spear points are often found in the Great Plains region.