prehistory
pre·his·to·ry
noun \ˌprē-ˈhis-t(ə-)rē\Definition of PREHISTORY
1
: the study of prehistoric humankind
2
: a history of the antecedents of an event, situation, or thing
3
: the prehistoric period of human evolution
See Examples of PREHISTORY
- We are learning about the prehistory of North America.
First Known Use of PREHISTORY
1871
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