문자로 된 기록이 남아 있지 않은 인류 역사의 초기 단계 또는 그 시대를 연구하는 학문.
The period of time before written records were kept, or the study of this period.
예문:
"Stone tools provide essential clues about human life during prehistory."
"The museum features an extensive collection of artifacts from European prehistory."
어떤 특정한 사건이나 현상이 발생하기까지의 경위나 그 이전의 준비 단계.
The background events, conditions, or circumstances that lead up to a particular situation or development.
예문:
"The prehistory of the internet can be traced back to early military communication networks."
"Understanding the prehistory of the treaty is vital to interpreting its current clauses."