Prolegomenon(noun)
A critical or discursive introduction to a book or subject.
Hindi meaning:भूमिका / प्रस्तावना
Synonyms: Preface, Introduction, Foreword, Prelude
Antonyms: Epilogue, Conclusion, Afterword, Postscript
Example: The author’s prolegomenon provided valuable context for understanding the rest of the book.
Trick to remember: Jab kisi kitab ki shuruaat mein background samjhaya jaye — use kehte hain prolegomenon. 
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