protohistorian
/ˌproʊtoʊhɪˈstɔriən/
noun
- A scholar who studies the period between prehistory and recorded history, using both archaeological and written evidence.
- As a protohistorian, she focused on the transition from oral traditions to written records.
- The conference brought together protohistorians from around the world to discuss early civilizations.
- The protohistorian analyzed ancient tools alongside early inscriptions.