prehistory
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tə 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.
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prehistory (priːˈhɪstərɪ) ![[Click for IPA pronunciation guide]](http://static.sfdict.com/dictstatic/g/d/dictionary_questionbutton_default.gif) | |
| —n , pl -ries | |
| 1. | the prehistoric period |
| 2. | the study of this period, relying entirely on archaeological evidence |
| prehistorian | |
| —n | |
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Example sentences
Acceptance of the supernatural conveyed a great advantage throughout prehistory, when the brain was evolving.
Archeological district---a significant concentration, linkage, or continuity of sites important in history or prehistory.
Despite its small size, it is densely populated and has a rich cultural history stretching back to the days of prehistory.
Inequality has been a part of humanity since prehistory.
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