prehumans

/priˈhjuːmənz/
noun
  1. Early human-like creatures that lived before modern humans evolved.
    • Some prehumans used simple stone tools for hunting and gathering.
    • Fossils of prehumans have been found in Africa and Asia.
    • Scientists study prehumans to understand how our ancestors lived.
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