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prehistory

/ˈpriːhɪˈstri/ noun · British & US
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What does prehistory mean?

noun

The period of time before written records, especially the period before the emergence of civilizations in the ancient world.

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"The discovery of ancient artifacts has helped us understand the prehistory of human civilization."

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