Definition of pre-contact in English:

pre-contact

noun priːˈkɒntakt

adjective priːˈkɒntakt

Archaeology and Cultural Anthropology. Existing or occurring in a place or culture outside Europe prior to the first contact with Europeans; designating a time or place before such contact.

Early 17th century; earliest use found in Thomas Middleton (d. 1627), playwright. From pre- + contact.

nounpriːˈkɒntakt

adjectivepriːˈkɒntakt

Archaeology and Cultural Anthropology. Existing or occurring in a place or culture outside Europe prior to the first contact with Europeans; designating a time or place before such contact.

Early 17th century; earliest use found in Thomas Middleton (d. 1627), playwright. From pre- + contact.

单词	pre-contact
释义	Definition of pre-contact in English: pre-contact noun priːˈkɒntakt Previous contact or communication. rare. adjective priːˈkɒntakt Archaeology and Cultural Anthropology. Existing or occurring in a place or culture outside Europe prior to the first contact with Europeans; designating a time or place before such contact. Origin Early 17th century; earliest use found in Thomas Middleton (d. 1627), playwright. From pre- + contact. Definition of pre-contact in US English: pre-contact nounpriːˈkɒntakt Previous contact or communication. rare. adjectivepriːˈkɒntakt Archaeology and Cultural Anthropology. Existing or occurring in a place or culture outside Europe prior to the first contact with Europeans; designating a time or place before such contact. Origin Early 17th century; earliest use found in Thomas Middleton (d. 1627), playwright. From pre- + contact.
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