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Word of the Day Wednesday, June 10, 2026

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.

Example

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

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