Usually means: Before colonial influence and control.
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  1. pre-colonial: Merriam-Webster
  2. pre-colonial: Wordnik
  3. pre-colonial: Dictionary.com
  4. pre-colonial: TheFreeDictionary.com
  5. pre-colonial: Wiktionary

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▸ adjective:  Alternative form of precolonial [Of or pertaining to a historical period before colonisation.]

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Cultural achievements of pre-colonial Philippines, Canary Islands in pre-colonial times, Religion in pre-colonial Philippines, Warfare in pre-colonial Philippines, more...

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Cultural achievements of pre-colonial Philippines, Canary Islands in pre-colonial times, Religion in pre-colonial Philippines, Warfare in pre-colonial Philippines, more...



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