preculture
/ˈprɛkjəltʃər/Definitions
1. noun
The state or culture of a society before the advent of a particular culture, especially before the advent of agriculture.
“The study of preculture provided valuable insights into the early stages of human civilization.”
2. noun
The state of being before a particular cultural or social phenomenon.
“The researchers explored the preculture of modern technology, tracing its roots to ancient civilizations.”