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preˈhistory

British  
/ priːˈhɪstərɪ, ˌpriːhɪˈstɔːrɪən /

noun

  1. the prehistoric period

  2. the study of this period, relying entirely on archaeological evidence

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Other Word Forms

  • prehistorian noun