Prehistory (noun)

The time period before recorded history.

Origin:

The term "prehistory" is formed from the prefix "pre-" meaning "before" and "history" meaning "a record of past events", it thus refers to the time period before recorded history. it has been in use in english since the 19th century.

Examples:

1. Prehistory is the period before the invention of writing.
2. The study of prehistory is essential to understand the evolution of human civilization.
3. Prehistory is the study of human life before the invention of written records.
4. The prehistory of the region is marked by the presence of various prehistoric cultures.
5. The artifacts found in the prehistory era are studied to understand the lifestyle of ancient people.