paleo- — ancient, old, prehistoric (affix)

paleo- ancient, old, prehistoric
Component prefix

Greek · Of the distant past (paleontology, Paleolithic).

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paleontology C2
/ˌpeɪliənˈtɑːlədʒi/ the scientific study of prehistoric life through fossils and other remains preserved in rocks
paleolithic C2
/ˌpeɪ.li.oʊˈlɪθ.ɪk/ relating to the Old Stone Age, the earliest and longest period of human prehistory

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