"Neolithic Revolution" meaning in English

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Proper name

Forms: the Neolithic Revolution [canonical]
Head templates: {{en-proper noun|def=1|head=Neolithic Revolution}} the Neolithic Revolution
  1. (archaeology) the discovery of agriculture Categories (topical): Archaeology Synonyms: Neolithic revolution Related terms: Upper Paleolithic Revolution Translations (discovery of agriculture): 新石器革命 (xīnshíqì gémìng) (Chinese Mandarin), neoliittinen vallankumous (Finnish), revolução do neolítico [feminine] (Portuguese)

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