archaic

mastery
UK /ɑːˈkeɪ.ɪk/ US /ɑɹˈkeɪ.ɪk/adjnoun

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In this academic context, what does 'Archaic' refer to?

Archaeologists divide North American prehistory into three major periods: the Paleo-Indian Period, the Archaic Period, and the Woodland Period. The Archaic Period represents the stage of migratory hunting and gathering cultures.