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单词 pre-contact
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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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