Iceman: meaning, definitions and examples
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iceman
[ ˈaɪs.mən ]
prehistoric man
The term 'iceman' typically refers to a mummy of a prehistoric human discovered in a glacier or icy region. Most famously, Otzi the Iceman, found in the Alps, is estimated to have lived around 3300 BC. Iceman remains were preserved due to the cold temperatures, allowing scientists to study ancient human life, health, and culture. These findings provide valuable insights into the lives and environments of prehistoric peoples.
Synonyms
ancient human, mummy, prehistoric man.
Examples of usage
- Otzi the Iceman was discovered in 1991.
- Scientists learned much about diet from the iceman.
- The iceman's clothing gave clues about ancient textiles.
Translations
Translations of the word "iceman" in other languages:
🇵🇹 homem do gelo
🇮🇳 बर्फ़ का आदमी
🇩🇪 Eismann
🇮🇩 manusia es
🇺🇦 людина льоду
🇵🇱 człowiek lodu
🇯🇵 アイスマン
🇫🇷 homme des glaces
🇪🇸 hombre de hielo
🇹🇷 buz adam
🇰🇷 얼음 남자
🇸🇦 رجل الثلج
🇨🇿 člověk ledu
🇸🇰 človek ľadu
🇨🇳 冰人
🇸🇮 človek iz ledu
🇮🇸 ísmaður
🇰🇿 мұз адамы
🇬🇪 ყინულის კაცი
🇦🇿 buz adam
🇲🇽 hombre de hielo
Etymology
The term 'iceman' emerged in modern usage to describe ancient humans who were found preserved in ice. The most notable iceman, Otzi, was discovered in 1991 and has since provided priceless data about early human beings and their environments. The word combines 'ice', which references the frozen state of preservation, and 'man', denoting a human being. This discovery highlighted the significance of cold environments in preserving organic materials, and the study of icemen has opened avenues in fields such as archaeology, anthropology, and genetics. Over time, the iceman has come to symbolize human resilience and adaptability in extreme conditions.