By the time anything resembling a language policy was introduced, English had already reached all corners of the globe. For example, English-speaking puritans were not the only Europeans to arrive in North America: Spanish, French, Dutch and German were also widely spoken.
immemorial - long past; beyond the limits of memory or tradition or recorded history; time immemorial. old - of long duration; not new; old tradition; old house; old wine; old country; old friendships; old money.
Full Definition of PRIMORDIAL. 1. a: first created or developed: primeval 1. 2. â priÂ·morÂ·diÂ·alÂ·ly \-dÄ-É-lÄ\ adverb. See primordial defined for English-language learners. See primordial defined for kids.ADVERTISEMENT.earn More About PRIMORDIAL. Thesaurus: All synonyms and antonyms for primordial. Spanish Central: Spanish translation of primordial. Nglish: Translation of primordial for Spanish speakers. Britannica English: Translation of primordial for Arabic speakers.