Meaning of precivilization | Babel Free

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.”

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