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Magdalenian

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A person who lived in western Europe during the late Stone Age

noun
/ˌmæɡdəˈliːniən/

Specialized

: magdaleniense

Magdalenians weren't noted for flint work, so this is a very nice specimen.

Examples

Probably early Magdalenian. - May I see that? -

The Man from Earth (2007)
Researchers studied the remains of a Magdalenian settlement, which showcased incredible cave art.
The artifacts found at the site were identified as belonging to Magdalenian culture, revealing advanced techniques in tool-making.
The exhibition featured items from the Magdalenian period, highlighting the artistic talents of prehistoric peoples.

Surface Forms

Magdalenian singular

Magdalenian plural

Morphology

Magdalenian = Magdalen (opaque) = Magdalen + ian

Formed by the suffix '-ian' on the proper name 'Magdalen' to denote a member or relation; the sense is specialized and not deducible by most learners.

Etymology

Magdalenian as a person’s name comes from the French site La Madeleine, because archaeologists found the people’s tools and art there. So a Magdalenian is someone who belonged to that late Ice Age culture.