Paleo-Indian
[ pey-lee-oh-in-dee-uh n; especially British pal-ee‐ ]
/ ˌpeɪ li oʊˈɪn di ən; especially British ˌpæl i‐ /
adjective
of, relating to, or characteristic of a New World cultural stage, c22,000–6000 b.c., distinguished by fluted-point tools and cooperative hunting methods.
noun
a member of the North American Indian people of this cultural stage, who are believed to have migrated originally from Asia and are known to have been expert big-game hunters.
Example sentences from the Web for paleo-indian
Paleo-Indian (L)—a name assigned to nomadic groups who were the first inhabitants of the new world.
Handbook of Alabama Archaeology: Part I Point Types |James W. CambronA Paleo-Indian association, sometime before 10,000 years ago, is suggested.
Handbook of Alabama Archaeology: Part I Point Types |James W. Cambron