adjective
- relating to or denoting prehistoric monuments made of large stone blocks
- characterized by the use of large stones in construction
Usage: archaeology
Examples
- Stonehenge is perhaps the most famous megalithic monument in Britain.
- The megalithic tombs were built over 5,000 years ago.
- Archaeologists study megalithic structures to understand ancient civilizations.
- The megalithic architecture required enormous effort to transport the massive stones.
- Many megalithic sites are found throughout Europe and other parts of the world.
- The megalithic builders possessed sophisticated engineering knowledge.