clactonian
Speech parts
1. clactonian - Noun
2. clactonian - Adjective
Meaning
clactonian (not comparable)
Alternative form of Clactonian
Of or from Clacton (especially from Clacton-on-Sea)
(archaeology) Belonging or relating to a class of ancient tools fashioned from flakes chipped off flint cores.
Clactonian (plural Clactonians)
(archaeology) One of the ancient people who fashioned Clactonian tools.
Examples
In Europe, the Clactonian industry is one example of a flake tradition.