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prehistorian
pre·his·to·ry
/
priˈhɪs
tə
ri, -ˈhɪs
tri
/
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[
pree-
his
-t
uh
-ree, -
his
-tree
]
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noun,
plural
pre·his·to·ries.
1.
human
history
in the period before recorded events, known mainly through archaeological discoveries, study, research, etc.;
history
of
prehistoric
humans.
2.
a
history
of the events or incidents leading to a crisis, situation, or the like.
Origin:
1870–75;
pre-
+
history
Related forms
pre·his·to·ri·an
/
ˌpri
hɪˈstɔr
i
ən
,
-ˈstoʊr-
/
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[
pree-hi-
stawr
-ee-
uh
n
,
-
stohr
-
]
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,
noun
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prehistory
(priːˈhɪstərɪ)
—
n
,
pl
-ries
1.
the prehistoric period
2.
the study of this period, relying entirely on archaeological evidence
prehistorian
—
n
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prehistory
(priːˈhɪstərɪ)
—
n
,
pl
-ries
1.
the prehistoric period
2.
the study of this period, relying entirely on archaeological evidence
prehistorian
—
n
Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 10th Edition
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