Prehistory (noun) Definition, Meaning & Examples

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.
noun plural -ries
  1. the prehistoric period
  2. the study of this period, relying entirely on archaeological evidence
Prehistory (noun) Definition, Meaning & Examples

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