Prehistory
/ˈpriˈhɪstəri/
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Definition
(noun) The time before written records in any area of the world; the events and conditions of those times.
Sentence Examples
Archaeology is critical to the study of all history, but especially prehistory.
We talked about prehistory, history, the future, the whole shebang.
CEFR Practice Quiz
The study of ____ relies on archaeological evidence since no written records exist from that period.