What is another word for Paleo-Indian?
Pronunciation: [pˈe͡ɪlɪˌə͡ʊˈɪndi͡ən] (IPA) 
Paleo-Indian refers to the earliest human inhabitants of the Americas. Synonyms for Paleo-Indian include prehistoric Native American, ancient American Indian, and early indigenous American. Other terms used to describe this group include first Americans, pre-Columbian Americans, and prehistoric hunter-gatherers. Paleo-Indians are often associated with the Clovis culture, named after the ancient Clovis spear points discovered in New Mexico in the 1920s. Though the term Paleo-Indian remains widely used, many indigenous communities reject it as overly simplistic and prefer to use their own specific names and identities. As we continue to learn more about the history and diversity of early human cultures in the Americas, alternative terms may emerge to describe these complex and varied communities.
