Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

prehistoric-times

noun

/ˌpriː.hɪˈstɔːr.ɪk taɪmz/

Definition

The period of time before recorded history, when human beings lived and developed cultures without written language.

Examples

The discovery of ancient tools gave us insights into prehistoric times.
Archaeologists study fossils to understand the lives of creatures from prehistoric times.
Art from prehistoric times, like cave paintings, shows early human creativity.

Meaning

Refers to the era in human history that predates the invention of writing, encompassing the development of early civilizations and cultures through archaeological evidence.