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Meaning of precivilization | Babel Free

Noun CEFR C2

Definitions

The time prior to civilization.

uncountable

Examples

“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.”

CEFR level

C2
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