Chronicle: meaning, definitions and examples

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chronicle

[ ˈkrɒnɪkl ]

^{Context #1}

historical record

A chronological record of events; a history, especially a factual one, arranged in order of time, often with an analysis of their causes.

Synonyms

annals, history, record

Examples of usage

The chronicle of the royal family dates back to the 12th century.
The historian spent years compiling the chronicle of the war.

^{Context #2}

write about events

To record events in order of time; to narrate or list in historical order.

Synonyms

document, record, report

Examples of usage

She chronicled the rise and fall of the empire in her latest book.
The journalist chronicled the daily lives of the villagers in his articles.

Translations

Translations of the word "chronicle" in other languages:

🇵🇹 crônica

🇮🇳 इतिहास

🇩🇪 Chronik

🇮🇩 kronik

🇺🇦 хроніка

🇵🇱 kronika

🇯🇵 年代記

🇫🇷 chronique

🇪🇸 crónica

🇹🇷 kronik

🇰🇷 연대기

🇸🇦 تاريخ

🇨🇿 kronika

🇸🇰 kronika

🇨🇳 编年史

🇸🇮 kronika

🇮🇸 krónika

🇰🇿 шежіре

🇬🇪 ქრონიკა

🇦🇿 xronika

🇲🇽 crónica

Word origin

The word 'chronicle' originated from the Greek word 'khronikon', meaning 'annals of time'. It entered the English language in the 14th century, borrowed from Old French 'cronique', which in turn came from Latin 'chronica', plural of 'chronicon', a Latinisation of the Greek 'khronikon'. Chronicles have been an essential part of recording historical events and stories throughout various civilizations.