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prologue

nounmasculinegeneral usecommon/pɾu.ˈlɔ.ɣu/pro·lo·go

Definition

1

An introductory section of a literary or dramatic work.

Usage examples

The novel's prologue sets the scene in medieval France.
The play opens with a prologue spoken by a chorus.

Common combinations

prologue of a bookto write a prologuedramatic prologue