History: meaning, definitions and examples

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[ หˆhษชstษ™ri ]

Context #1 | Noun

study

The study of past events, particularly in human affairs.

Synonyms

chronicle, past events, record

Examples of usage

  • History is a fascinating subject that allows us to learn from the mistakes and successes of those who came before us.
  • Studying history helps us understand how societies have evolved over time.
Context #2 | Noun

personal

A record of past events and experiences in one's own life.

Synonyms

autobiography, life story, memoir

Examples of usage

  • Keeping a journal is a great way to document your personal history.
  • Her personal history revealed a lot about her character and motivations.

Translations

Translations of the word "history" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น histรณria

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค‡เคคเคฟเคนเคพเคธ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Geschichte

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ sejarah

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ั–ัั‚ะพั€ั–ั

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ historia

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๆญดๅฒ (ใ‚Œใใ—)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท histoire

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ historia

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท tarih

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์—ญ์‚ฌ (yeoksa)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุชุงุฑูŠุฎ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ historie

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ histรณria

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅŽ†ๅฒ (lรฌshว)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ zgodovina

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ saga

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ั‚ะฐั€ะธั…

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ˜แƒกแƒขแƒแƒ แƒ˜แƒ (istoria)

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ tarix

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ historia

Etymology

The word 'history' comes from the Greek word 'historia', meaning 'inquiry, knowledge acquired by investigation'. The concept of history has been present in human societies since ancient times, with early civilizations keeping records of important events on clay tablets, scrolls, and other forms of writing. Over time, the study of history has evolved into a formal academic discipline, with historians using various sources to reconstruct and interpret the past. History plays a crucial role in shaping our understanding of the world and ourselves, providing insights into the cultural, social, and political developments that have shaped human civilization.

Word Frequency Rank

With position #330, this word is vital for basic English fluency. It appears very frequently in everyday language and should be among the first words you learn and actively use.