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megalithic

Pronunciation: /mɛgəˈlɪθɪk/
Definition of megalithic

adjective

Archaeology
  • relating to or denoting prehistoric monuments made of or containing megaliths: massive megalithic monuments
  • (often Megalithic) relating to or denoting prehistoric cultures characterized by the erection of megalithic monuments: the resident Megalithic peoples

Origin:

mid 19th century: from mega- 'large' + Greek lithos 'stone' + -ic

megalithic in other Oxford dictionaries

Definition of megalithic in the US English dictionary