prehistory

pre·his·to·ry

P p

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [pree-his-tuh-ree, -his-tree]
- /priˈhɪs tə ri, -ˈhɪs tri/
- /priːˈhɪs.tər.i/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [pree-his-tuh-ree, -his-tree]
- /priˈhɪs tə ri, -ˈhɪs tri/

Definitions of prehistory word

noun plural prehistory human history in the period before recorded events, known mainly through archaeological discoveries, study, research, etc.; history of prehistoric humans. 1
noun plural prehistory a history of the events or incidents leading to a crisis, situation, or the like. 1
noun prehistory period before recorded history 1
uncountable noun prehistory Prehistory is the time in history before any information was written down. 0
noun prehistory the prehistoric period 0
noun prehistory the study of this period, relying entirely on archaeological evidence 0

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Origin of prehistory

First appearance:

before 1870

One of the 26% newest English words

First recorded in 1870-75; pre- + history

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Parts of speech for Prehistory

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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prehistory popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 74% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

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Synonyms for prehistory

noun prehistory

ancient history — Ancient history is the history of ancient civilizations, especially Greece and Rome.
antiquarianism — pertaining to antiquaries or to the study of antiquities.
archaeologist — a specialist in archaeology, the scientific study of prehistoric peoples and their cultures by analysis of their artifacts, inscriptions, monuments, etc.
archaeology — Archaeology is the study of the societies and peoples of the past by examining the remains of their buildings, tools, and other objects.
classicist — A classicist is someone who studies the ancient Greek and Roman civilizations, especially their languages, literature, and philosophy.

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