Recollections: meaning, definitions and examples

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recollections

[ ˌrekəˈlekSH(ə)n ]

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memory

Recollections refer to memories or events that are remembered from the past.

Synonyms

memories, remembrances, reminiscences

Examples of usage

I have fond recollections of my childhood summers spent at the beach.
Her recollections of the accident were still vivid in her mind.
His recollections of the war brought tears to his eyes.

Translations

Translations of the word "recollections" in other languages:

🇵🇹 lembranças

🇮🇳 स्मृतियाँ

🇩🇪 Erinnerungen

🇮🇩 kenangan

🇺🇦 спогади

🇵🇱 wspomnienia

🇯🇵 思い出

🇫🇷 souvenirs

🇪🇸 recuerdos

🇹🇷 hatıralar

🇰🇷 추억

🇸🇦 ذكريات

🇨🇿 vzpomínky

🇸🇰 spomienky

🇨🇳 回忆

🇸🇮 spomini

🇮🇸 minningar

🇰🇿 естеліктер

🇬🇪 მოგონებები

🇦🇿 xatirələr

🇲🇽 recuerdos

Word origin

The term 'recollections' originates from the Middle French word 'recollecter' meaning 'to collect, gather'. It has been used in English since the 17th century to describe memories or events remembered from the past.