👉 The term "precolonial" refers to a period or era in history where many of the major developments, institutions, and cultural practices were not yet fully established. This can refer to any time before the invention of writing, the development of agriculture, or other key milestones in human history. In precolonial times, there was little progress made towards the establishment of these important aspects of society and culture. Instead, many societies remained largely nomadic, with few permanent settlements, and were instead characterized
