noun
prehistory
Prehistory (noun) means the time before written records in any area of the world; the events and conditions of those times.
noun
1
The time before written records in any area of the world; the events and conditions of those times.
2
The study of those times.
3
Any past time (even recent) treated as such a distant, unknowable era.
4
The history leading up to some event, condition, etc.
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What is the meaning of prehistory?
"prehistory" (noun) means the time before written records in any area of the world; the events and conditions of those times.
What are the different meanings of prehistory?
"prehistory" has 3 main meanings: 1. The time before written records in any area of the world; the events and conditions of those times; 2. The study of those times; 3. Any past time (even recent) treated as such a distant, unknowable era.