premedieval

adjective

pre·​me·​di·​e·​val (ˌ)prē-ˌmē-ˈdē-vəl How to pronounce premedieval (audio)
-mi-,
-ˌme-,
-dē-ˈē-vəl
variants or pre-medieval
: occurring or existing in the time preceding the Middle Ages
the premedieval era/period
in pre-medieval times
premedieval Europe

Word History

First Known Use

1859, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of premedieval was in 1859

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Cite this Entry

“Premedieval.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/premedieval. Accessed 3 Dec. 2024.

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