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prehuman

[pree-hyoo-muhn, -yoo-] / priˈhju mən, -ˈju- /
NOUN
missing link
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These demagogues basically tap into the very primitive prehuman programming in the limbic part of the brain.

From Salon ● Jan. 8, 2021

“Germs of disease have taken toll of humanity since the beginning of things – taken toll of our prehuman ancestors since life began here.”

From Fox News ● Apr. 12, 2020

One of her first childhood stories was a fable about a fantastical prehuman era in which animals built an advanced civilization, but then destroyed it—along with their ability to speak—in a war.

From The New Yorker ● Jan. 20, 2020

The panels, Ms. Holup said, are intended to invoke centuries of life and activity, both human and prehuman.

From New York Times ● Oct. 29, 2017

"Pure prehuman and micro-organic chemistry," Aaron broke in.

From The Little Lady of the Big House by Jack London




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