history — the study of past events, particularly in human affairs
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: the study of past events, particularly in human affairs
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈhɪstəri/
Korean meaning: 역사, 과거에 일어난 사건들의 기록이나 연구
Korean pronunciation: **히**스터리
Example Sentences
- My browser history shows I've been watching cat videos for 3 hours straight.
- Those who don't learn from history are doomed to repeat it.
- My dating history is like a horror movie - best forgotten.
history
NOUN//ˈhɪstəri//
the study of past events, particularly in human affairs
A history scholar examines ancient scrolls in a library filled with artifacts
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History holds mystery and story in its victory — the light of the past illuminates what is yet to be
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Origin
From Ancient Greek 'historia' (ἱστορία), derived from 'histōr' meaning 'learned' or 'wise man', which comes from the root 'idein' meaning 'to see'. The word originally referred to inquiry or investigation into what one has seen.
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“My browser history shows I've been watching cat videos for 3 hours straight.”
“Those who don't learn from history are doomed to repeat it.”
“My dating history is like a horror movie - best forgotten.”
“The museum displays artifacts from Korean history.”
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