Ancient Human Cultures

noun A prehistoric human being who lived in caves or other primitive shelters

• The anthropologist studied the lifestyle of the caveman through archaeological findings.
• I bet cavemen had a tough time finding food without grocery stores.
• That guy is such a caveman, always grunting and not using proper manners.
• His approach to technology is like a caveman trying to operate a computer for the first time.

noun an artifact, typically a handaxe, associated with the Acheulean culture

adjective relating to or denoting a Lower Paleolithic archaeological culture of the early Stone Age, characterized by large bifacial handaxes

• The acheulean handaxe is a type of prehistoric stone tool.
• Have you heard of the acheulean handaxe before?
• That acheulean handaxe is so old school.
• His acheulean approach to problem-solving is outdated.