Pre-columbian
Translation of "pre-columbian" into Russian
pre-Columbian
Adjectivepre-Columbian
Used only attributively; does not normally form comparatives or superlatives.
доколумбовый
Pre-Columbian civilizations developed sophisticated calendars.
Доколумбовые цивилизации разработали сложные календари.
Additional translations
предколумбовый
Definitions
pre-Columbian
AdjectiveRelating to the peoples, cultures, or history of the Americas before the arrival of Christopher Columbus in 1492.
The museum houses an extensive collection of pre-Columbian art.