Definition of preprimary
1
: of, relating to, or being the period in a child's life or education that ordinarily precedes attendance at primary school
- preprimary children
- preprimary schools/education
- Preprimary programs are groups or classes that are organized to provide educational experiences for children and include kindergarten and preschool programs.
- —National Center for Education Statistics
2
: occurring prior to a political primary (see 2primary 5b)
- made a preprimary speech
