Preliterature
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Preliterature is an adjective meaning Before the development of literature.
Meaning
Before the development of literature.
More Meanings
- Forms of art etc. that existed before literature.
Example Sentences
The notion of passion as a fire is ancient, its origins lost in preliterature.
She also reminds us that in contrast to preliterature societies, the industrial societies have a distinct lack of rituals involving the sense of smell.
Synonyms for preliterature
Depending on context, synonyms include preliterary.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include preeducation, postliterary, preprimary, precollegiate, extraliterary, presecondary.
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