folsom man: meaning, definition, pronunciation and examples
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What does “folsom man” mean?
A term for prehistoric human inhabitants of North America, based on archaeological findings of distinctive stone projectile points (Folsom points) discovered near Folsom, New Mexico.
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Meaning and Definition
A term for prehistoric human inhabitants of North America, based on archaeological findings of distinctive stone projectile points (Folsom points) discovered near Folsom, New Mexico.
Refers to the Paleo-Indian hunter-gatherers who lived in North America approximately 10,000-11,000 years ago, known for their sophisticated fluted spear points used for hunting large Pleistocene mammals like bison.
Dialectal Variation
British vs American Usage
Differences
Usage is identical in both variants, but the term is more frequently encountered in North American academic contexts due to its geographical specificity.
Connotations
Technical, historical, archaeological.
Frequency
Extremely rare in general discourse; exclusive to specialized fields.
Grammar
How to Use “folsom man” in a Sentence
[Folsom Man] + [verb: lived/hunted/existed] + [prepositional phrase: in North America/on the plains]The + [archaeological find/evidence] + [verb: confirms/indicates/suggests] + [Folsom Man]Vocabulary
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Examples
Examples of “folsom man” in a Sentence
adjective
British English
- The Folsom tool assemblage is distinct.
- They studied the Folsom-period artefacts.
American English
- The Folsom point discovery was groundbreaking.
- Folsom-age deposits were carefully excavated.
Usage
Meaning in Context
Business
Not used.
Academic
Used in archaeology, anthropology, and history papers to discuss early human migration and tool technology in the Americas.
Everyday
Virtually never used.
Technical
Precise term for a specific archaeological culture and its associated toolmaking style.
Vocabulary
Synonyms of “folsom man”
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Antonyms of “folsom man”
Watch out
Common Mistakes When Using “folsom man”
- Writing as 'folson man' (misspelling).
- Using lowercase ('folsom man') in formal academic writing.
- Using it as a generic term for any prehistoric human.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
No, 'Folsom Man' is a collective term for the prehistoric people belonging to the Folsom culture, identified by their distinctive tool technology.
It comes from Folsom, New Mexico, USA, where the first archeological evidence of this culture was discovered in the 1920s.
Clovis Man refers to an earlier Paleo-Indian culture (c. 13,000 years ago) with larger, fluted spear points. Folsom Man (c. 10,000-11,000 years ago) represents a later, more refined technology with smaller, more expertly fluted points.
It is standard and common within North American archaeology and prehistory but is almost never encountered in everyday conversation or general media.
A term for prehistoric human inhabitants of North America, based on archaeological findings of distinctive stone projectile points (Folsom points) discovered near Folsom, New Mexico.
Folsom man is usually academic / technical in register.
Folsom man: in British English it is pronounced /ˈfəʊlsəm ˈmæn/, and in American English it is pronounced /ˈfoʊlsəm ˈmæn/. Tap the audio buttons above to hear it.
Phrases
Idioms & Phrases
- “None”
Learning
Memory Aids
Mnemonic
Folsom Man hunted with a finely crafted FLINT, Found Only in Locations SOfar Mentioned (FOLSoM).
Conceptual Metaphor
FOLSOM MAN IS A CULTURAL MARKER (The term stands for a distinct phase of technological development and adaptation).
Practice
Quiz
In which academic field is the term 'Folsom Man' primarily used?