English Explanatory Dictionary

clactonian

English dictionary entry

Meanings

adj
  1. Alternative form of Clactonian.
adj
  1. Of or from Clacton (especially from Clacton-on-Sea)
  2. Belonging or relating to a class of ancient tools fashioned from flakes chipped off flint cores.
noun
  1. One of the ancient people who fashioned Clactonian tools.

Pronunciation

/klækˈtəʊ.ni.ən/ /klækˈtoʊ.ni.ən/

Word forms

clactonian Clactonians

Etymology

From Clacton + -ian.

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