Vocabolario per IELTS (Accademico) - Storia

Qui imparerai alcune parole inglesi sulla storia, come "esploratore", "civiltà", "monumento", ecc., necessarie per l'esame IELTS.

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costume

[sostantivo]

the usual set of clothes that are worn in a particular country or period of history

costume

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explorer

[sostantivo]

a person who visits unknown places to find out more about them

esploratore

Ex: She dreamed of becoming an explorer and traveling to remote islands .Sognava di diventare un **esploratore** e di viaggiare verso isole remote.

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historical

[aggettivo]

related to the study or depiction of events, people, or objects from the past

storico

Ex: He enjoys reading historical novels that bring the past to life .Gli piace leggere romanzi **storici** che danno vita al passato.

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abbey

[sostantivo]

a church with buildings connected to it in which a group of monks or nuns live or used to live

abbazia

Ex: They have dedicated their lives to serving at the abbey, finding solace and purpose within its hallowed walls .Hanno dedicato la loro vita a servire nell'**abbazia**, trovando conforto e scopo tra le sue mura sacre.

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age

[sostantivo]

a period of history identified with a particular event

età

Ex: The age of agriculture saw the development of farming techniques and settlement growth .**L'età** dell'agricoltura ha visto lo sviluppo delle tecniche agricole e la crescita degli insediamenti.

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archeologist

[sostantivo]

a person whose job is to study ancient societies using facts, objects, buildings, etc. remaining in excavation sites

archeologo

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civilization

[sostantivo]

a society that has developed its own culture and institutions in a particular period of time or place

civilizzazione

Ex: The rise of civilization in Mesopotamia marked the beginning of recorded history .L'ascesa della **civiltà** in Mesopotamia segnò l'inizio della storia registrata.

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era

[sostantivo]

(geology) a subdivision of time that divides eon into smaller units

era

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empire

[sostantivo]

the states or countries that are ruled under a single authority by a single government or monarch

impero

Ex: The Roman Empire was one of the most powerful and extensive empires in ancient history .L'**Impero** romano fu uno degli imperi più potenti ed estesi della storia antica.

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formerly

[avverbio]

in an earlier period

precedentemente

Ex: The town was formerly a quiet village , but it has transformed into a bustling city .La città era **precedentemente** un villaggio tranquillo, ma si è trasformata in una città vivace.

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historian

[sostantivo]

someone who studies or records historical events

storico

Ex: The historian's lecture on World War II was incredibly detailed .

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origin

[sostantivo]

the point or place where something has its foundation or beginning

origine

Ex: Scientists are studying the origin of the universe through cosmology .Gli scienziati stanno studiando **l'origine** dell'universo attraverso la cosmologia.

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myth

[sostantivo]

a story involving the ancient history of a people, usually about heroes and supernatural events that could be unreal

mito

Ex: The villagers passed the myth down through generations .I villici hanno tramandato il **mito** attraverso le generazioni.

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monument

[sostantivo]

a place or building that is historically important

monumento

Ex: The Taj Mahal is a stunning monument built in memory of Emperor Shah Jahan ’s beloved wife , Mumtaz Mahal .Il Taj Mahal è uno **stupendo monumento** costruito in memoria della amata moglie dell'imperatore Shah Jahan, Mumtaz Mahal.

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revolution

[sostantivo]

the fundamental change of power, government, etc. in a country by people, particularly involving violence

rivoluzione

Ex: The revolution resulted in significant political and social reforms across the nation .

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pyramid

[sostantivo]

a stone monument built in ancient Egypt usually as a tomb for the pharaohs, which has a triangular or square base that slopes up to the top

piramide

Ex: The Great Pyramid of Giza is one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World.La **piramide** di Giza è una delle sette meraviglie del mondo antico.

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ruin

[sostantivo]

(plural) the remains of something such as a building after it has been seriously damaged or destroyed

rovinare

Ex: The archaeological team discovered the ruins of an ancient city .Il team archeologico ha scoperto le **rovine** di un'antica città.

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wartime

[sostantivo]

a period during which an open war is underway

tempo di guerra

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ancestry

[sostantivo]

the people that a person is descended from

ascendenza

Ex: The festival celebrated the rich ancestry of the local community , highlighting traditions and customs passed down through generations .Il festival ha celebrato la ricca **ascendenza** della comunità locale, evidenziando le tradizioni e i costumi tramandati di generazione in generazione.

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aristocracy

[sostantivo]

people in the highest class of society who have a lot of power and wealth and usually high ranks and titles

aristocrazia

Ex: The aristocracy opposed many social reforms that threatened their privileges .**L'aristocrazia** si oppose a molte riforme sociali che minacciavano i loro privilegi.

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chronology

[sostantivo]

the study of past events for the purpose of determining the order by which they occurred

cronologia

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fortress

[sostantivo]

a structure or town that has been designed for military defense against enemy attacks

fortezza

Ex: They sought refuge within the fortress during the attack on their village .Cercarono rifugio all'interno della **fortezza** durante l'attacco al loro villaggio.

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successor

[sostantivo]

a person or thing that is next in line to someone or something else

successore

Ex: The company was eager to find a worthy successor to continue the founder 's legacy and lead it into the future .L'azienda era ansiosa di trovare un **successore** degno per continuare l'eredità del fondatore e guidarla verso il futuro.

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former

[aggettivo]

referring to the previous state or condition of an object, organization, or place, which has since changed

Ex: The former manufacturing plant has been converted into a modern art gallery.L'**ex** fabbrica è stata convertita in una galleria d'arte moderna.

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anno Domini

[avverbio]

used to refer to a date that is after the birth of Jesus Christ

Ex: The Renaissance, a period of cultural and intellectual flourishing, occurred in Europe from the 14th to the 17th centuries AD, leading to significant advancements in art, science, and philosophy.Il Rinascimento, un periodo di fioritura culturale e intellettuale, si è verificato in Europa dal XIV al XVII secolo **dopo Cristo**, portando a significativi progressi nell'arte, nella scienza e nella filosofia.

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before Christ

[avverbio]

marking the years before Christ's supposed birth

Ex: The ancient city of Rome was traditionally founded in 753 BC.L'antica città di Roma fu tradizionalmente fondata nel 753 **avanti Cristo**.

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the Middle Ages

[sostantivo]

an era in European history, between about AD 1000 and AD 1500, when the authority of kings, people of high rank, and the Christian Church was unquestionable

Medioevo

Ex: The Black Death was a devastating pandemic that struck Europe in the late Middle Ages, killing millions.La Peste Nera fu una pandemia devastante che colpì l'Europa alla fine del **Medioevo**, uccidendo milioni di persone.

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