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prehistory
pre·his·to·ry
[
pree hístəree
]
noun
Definition:
1.
history before written word:
the period before history was first recorded in writing
2.
study of prehistoric period:
the study of the prehistoric period using archaeological evidence
3.
events leading up to something:
the events and circumstances preceding an event or situation
pre·his·to·ri·an
[
pr hi stáwree ən
]
noun
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pre·his·to·ri·an [ pr hi stáwree ən ] noun
