Meaning of the word prequel in English

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prequel

US /ˈpriː.kwəl/
UK /ˈpriː.kwəl/
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Noun

1.

a story or movie containing events that precede those of an earlier story or movie

Example:
The new film is a prequel to the popular fantasy series.
Many fans were excited about the upcoming video game prequel.
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