prehistoric culture

noun
UK /ˌpriːhɪˈstɒrɪk ˈkʌltʃə/
US /ˌpriːhɪˈstɔːrɪk ˈkʌltʃər/

A prehistoric culture is the way people lived long ago before anyone wrote things down.

Scientists study the prehistoric culture of early humans by looking at their tools and cave paintings.


OTHER MEANINGS

2. The customs, beliefs, and art of a people who lived before written history.

The prehistoric culture of the region is known for its carved stone figures.

3. A particular group of early humans sharing similar tools and ways of life.

Archaeologists identified a prehistoric culture along the river valley.

4. The study or remains of life before recorded history.

Her class on prehistoric culture included a trip to the museum.