Prehispanic

adj

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Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    Of or pertaining to the period of time before the 16th century when Spanish explorers arrived to Mesoamerica, South America, the Philippines, etc. not-comparable

Etymology

From pre- + Hispanic.

Related phrases

south america

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