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prologue

/ˈproʊlɒɡ/ noun · British & US
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What does prologue mean?

noun

A preliminary section or introduction to a book, play, or other work, often providing background information or setting the scene. A spoken or written introduction to a performance or event.

Example

"The prologue to Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet sets the scene for the tragic love story."

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