Definition of "preindustrial" [preindustrial]

• Of, relating to, or being a society or an economic system that is not or has not yet become industrialized. (adjective)

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• "In preliterate and in preindustrial urban societies, socially successful individuals commonly had larger than average families."
• "They also looked at levels that were around in preindustrial times and those we are experiencing today."
• "Asian living standards were low because of high standards of personal and public hygiene in preindustrial China and Japan."