Prehistory
noun, plural prehistories.
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 (pl) -ries
1.
the prehistoric period
2.
the study of this period, relying entirely on archaeological evidence
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