transcription, транскрипция: [ ˈpris-ˌtēn, pri-ˈstēn, especially Brit ]
ˈpris-ˌtīn adjective
Etymology: Latin pristinus; akin to Latin prior
Date: 1534
1. : belonging to the earliest period or state : original
the hypothetical pristine lunar atmosphere
2.
a. : not spoiled, corrupted, or polluted (as by civilization) : pure
a pristine forest
b. : fresh and clean as or as if new
pristine hard-backs in uniform editions to fill our built-in bookcases — Michiko Kakutani
• pris·tine·ly adverb