pre columbian

/ˌpriːkəˈlʌmbiən/
adjective
  1. Relating to the time or cultures of the Americas before the arrival of Christopher Columbus in 1492.
    • Many pre-Columbian ruins in Mexico attract thousands of tourists every year.
    • Pre-Columbian societies in South America developed advanced agricultural techniques.
    • The museum has an impressive collection of pre-Columbian art from the Maya and Aztec civilizations.
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