Hunter-gatherers

Definition

Hunter-gatherers were early human societies that relied primarily on hunting animals and gathering plants for sustenance. They lived in small groups and moved frequently in search of food sources.

Related terms

Nomadic lifestyle: A way of life characterized by moving from place to place rather than settling permanently.

Subsistence farming: A type of agriculture where crops are grown mainly for personal consumption rather than commercial purposes.

Foraging societies: Societies that rely primarily on wild plant and animal resources for survival.