megalith
a stone of great size, especially in ancient construction work, as the Cyclopean masonry, or in prehistoric Neolithic remains, as dolmens or menhirs.
Origin of megalith
1Other words from megalith
- meg·a·lith·ic [meg-uh-lith-ik], /ˌmɛg əˈlɪθ ɪk/, adjective
Words Nearby megalith
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How to use megalith in a sentence
When the average voter looks at Tesco, they do not see a sinister corporate megalith, raping and pillaging their way of life.
Schliz has some reason for calling these megalith people largely traders.
The New Stone Age in Northern Europe | John M. TylerSome one has said that our Neolithic ancestors, especially the megalith-builders, were priest-ridden.
The New Stone Age in Northern Europe | John M. Tyler
British Dictionary definitions for megalith
/ (ˈmɛɡəlɪθ) /
a stone of great size, esp one forming part of a prehistoric monument: See also alignment (def. 6), circle (def. 11)
Derived forms of megalith
- megalithic, adjective
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