"precivilization" meaning in All languages combined

See precivilization on Wiktionary

Noun [English]

Etymology: pre- + civilization Etymology templates: {{prefix|en|pre|civilization}} pre- + civilization Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} precivilization (uncountable)
  1. The time prior to civilization. Tags: uncountable
    Sense id: en-precivilization-en-noun-G8qoRNSE Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, English terms prefixed with pre-

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