1. An ancient Japanese culture dating from approximately 14,500 to 300 BCE, characterized by hunter-gatherer societies and the production of cord-marked pottery.
Usage: historical; archaeological; often capitalized

1. Of or relating to the Jomon culture or period in ancient Japan.
Usage: historical; archaeological; often capitalized

Examples

• The Jomon period is one of the earliest known cultures in Japan.
• Archaeologists have discovered many Jomon pottery vessels at excavation sites.
• Jomon people were primarily hunter-gatherers who lived in small communities.
• The name 'Jomon' comes from the cord-marked pattern found on their pottery.
• Jomon artifacts provide valuable insights into early Japanese civilization.