precivilization

English

Etymology

From pre- +‎ civilization.

Noun

precivilization (uncountable)

1. The time prior to civilization.
   • 2008 March 27, Roslyn Sulcas, “Exotica of Brazil in Motion”, in New York Times‎^[1]:

     In “Benguelê” (which refers to slaves’ nostalgic longing for Africa) he makes extensive use of crouching, stooped bodies in a simian, loping walk, arms hanging loosely and head down to suggest tribal dances, rituals, animals, a precivilization.