1. of, relating to, or existing before the development or widespread use of electricity
Usage: often used in historical or archaeological contexts

Examples

• Preelectric homes relied on candles and oil lamps for lighting.
• The museum displayed preelectric kitchen appliances from the 19th century.
• Historians study preelectric societies to understand how people lived without modern technology.
• Preelectric transportation methods included horse-drawn carriages and steam engines.
• The preelectric era saw the rise of gas lighting in urban areas.