Capsian

American

[kap-see-uhn] / ˈkæp si ən /

adjective

Archaeology.

of or designating an Epipaleolithic culture of northwestern Africa, characterized by the use of geometric microlithic tools.

Capsian British

/ ˈkæpsɪən /

noun

a late Palaeolithic culture, dating from about 12 000 _bc , found mainly around the salt lakes of Tunisia. The culture is characterized by the presence of microliths, backed blades, and engraved limestone slabs

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adjective

of or relating to this culture

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Etymology

Origin of Capsian

1910–15; < French capsien, equivalent to Caps ( a ), Latin name of Gafsa, town in Tunisia near which tools of the culture were discovered + -ien -ian

Example Sentences

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Jay Capsian Kang, writing in The New York Times Magazine, pointed out that sophisticated daily fantasy sports players have a term for what they do: “bumhunting.”

From Washington Times

Residents of the Capsian Sea city have trouble imagining the mayor behind bars.

From Reuters

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