Meaning of the word prehistory in English

What does prehistory mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

prehistory

US /priːˈhɪs.t̬ɚ.i/
UK /priːˈhɪs.tər.i/
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Noun

the period of time before written records

Example:
Archaeologists study artifacts from prehistory to understand early human societies.
The discovery of ancient tools provides insights into human life during prehistory.