1. People or societies that existed before colonial rule or colonization in a particular region.
Usage: Usually plural; refers to indigenous or native populations prior to European or foreign colonization
2. Artifacts, artworks, or cultural objects created by societies before colonization.
Usage: Often used in archaeology, anthropology, and museum contexts

Examples

• Archaeologists studied the precolonials who inhabited the region thousands of years ago.
• The museum's collection includes precolonials from various African kingdoms.
• Understanding precolonials is essential to appreciating the continent's rich history.
• Historians debate the social structures of precolonials in the Americas.
• The precolonials left behind intricate pottery and tools that reveal their advanced craftsmanship.
• Colonial powers often dismissed the achievements of precolonials in their historical accounts.