predynastic
pre dy nas tic |ˌprēˌdīˈnastik, ˌprēdə -priˌdaɪˈnæstɪk | ▶adjective of or relating to a period before the normally recognized dynasties, esp. in ancient Egypt before about 3000 bc .
predynastic |ˌpriːdɪˈnastɪk, -dʌɪ -| ▶adjective relating to a period before the normally recognized dynasties, especially in ancient Egypt before about 3000 bc .