précolombien

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French

Etymology

From pré- +‎ colombien.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /pʁe.kɔ.lɔ̃.bjɛ̃/
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Adjective

précolombien (feminine précolombienne, masculine plural précolombiens, feminine plural précolombiennes)

  1. pre-Columbian
    Les Olmèques, les Mayas, les Zapotèques, les Mixtèques, les Toltèques et les Aztèques sont des civilisations précolombiennes.
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