premundane

/prɛmʌnˈdeɪn/

Definitions

1. adjective

existing or occurring before the beginning of the world; prehistoric

“The premundane world was said to be a realm of primordial chaos.”

2. noun

a time or place before the beginning of the world

“The myth spoke of a premundane era when gods walked among mortals.”

Synonyms

  • prehistoric
  • primordial

Antonyms

  • modern
  • present