clactonian

Clac·to·ni·an

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [klak-toh-nee-uh n]
- /klækˈtoʊ ni ən/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [klak-toh-nee-uh n]
- /klækˈtoʊ ni ən/

Definitions of clactonian word

noun clactonian one of the Lower Palaeolithic cultures found in England, characterized by the use of chopper tools 3
adjective clactonian of, designating, or relating to this culture 3
adjective clactonian designating or of a Lower Paleolithic culture, characterized by chopping tools made by flaking 3
adjective clactonian of, relating to, or characteristic of a Lower Paleolithic culture in England marked by the production of tools made from stone flakes. 1

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Origin of clactonian

First appearance:

before 1930

One of the 10% newest English words

1930-35; < French clactonien, after Clacton(-on-Sea), English town where the tools were first unearthed; see -ian

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clactonian popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 63% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

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