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Upper Paleolithic

Definition: The Upper Paleolithic is the third and last subdivision of the Paleolithic period, following the Middle Paleolithic and preceding the end of the last Ice Age. It is characterized by significant advancements in human culture, including the production of advanced stone tools, the development of art and symbolic expression, and the emergence of modern human behavior.

Parts of Speech:

• Noun: Upper Paleolithic
• Adjective: upper Paleolithic

Senses:

1. Historical Sense: Referring to the final stage of the Paleolithic period, dating approximately from 40,000 to 10,000 years ago.
2. Cultural Sense: Describing the period characterized by significant advancements in human culture.

Usages:

Historical Sense:

"The cave paintings found in Lascaux, France, are remarkable examples of Upper Paleolithic art."

"Researchers have discovered fossilized remains of Homo sapiens from the Upper Paleolithic era."

Cultural Sense:

"The upper Paleolithic societies developed sophisticated tools and diverse art forms."

"Anthropologists study the upper Paleolithic period to understand the origins of human cultural developments."

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