"prechildhood" meaning in English

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Noun

Etymology: From pre- + childhood. Etymology templates: {{pre|en|pre|childhood}} pre- + childhood Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} prechildhood (uncountable)
  1. A period before childhood. Tags: uncountable
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