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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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Words for Academic IELTS
costume
costume
[sostantivo]

clothing characteristic of a particular country, social class, or historical period

costume

costume

Ex: Traditional Bavarian costume includes lederhosen and dirndls. 
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explorer
explorer
[sostantivo]

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

esploratore

esploratore

Ex: Early explorers played a key role in discovering new continents. 
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historical
historical
[aggettivo]

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

storico

storico

Ex: Her research focused on the historical significance of medieval architecture. 
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abbey
abbey
[sostantivo]

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

abbazia

abbazia

Ex: We visited the abbey during our vacation, marveling at its breathtaking architecture and tranquil surroundings. 
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age
age
[sostantivo]

a period of history identified with a particular event

età

età

Ex: During the age of exploration, many new lands and trade routes were discovered. 
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archeologist
archeologist
[sostantivo]

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

archeologo

archeologo

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civilization
civilization
[sostantivo]

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

civilizzazione

civilizzazione

Ex: Ancient Egypt is considered one of the greatest civilizations in history. 
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era
era
[sostantivo]

a formal subdivision of geological time, typically spanning several periods

era

era

Ex: The Mesozoic Era ended with a mass extinction. 
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empire
empire
[sostantivo]

a territory governed by an emperor or empress, under imperial authority

impero

impero

Ex: The emperor expanded his empire across three continents. 
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formerly
formerly
[avverbio]

in an earlier period

precedentemente

precedentemente

Ex: She was formerly a teacher before pursuing a career in journalism. 
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historian
historian
[sostantivo]

someone who studies or records historical events

storico

storico

Ex: The historian spent years researching ancient Roman battles. 
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origin
origin
[sostantivo]

the point or place where something has its foundation or beginning

origine

origine

Ex: The origin of the river is in the mountains to the north. 
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myth
myth
[sostantivo]

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

mito

mito

Ex: The myth of the phoenix tells of a bird that rises from its ashes. 
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monument
monument
[sostantivo]

a place or building that is historically important

monumento

monumento

Ex: The Eiffel Tower is a famous monument in Paris, attracting millions of tourists each year. 
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revolution
revolution
[sostantivo]

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

rivoluzione

rivoluzione

Ex: The revolution led to the overthrow of the monarchy and the establishment of a republic. 
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pyramid
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

piramide

Ex: Tourists flock to see the ancient pyramids in Egypt. 
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ruin
ruin
[sostantivo]

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

rovinare

rovinare

Ex: They explored the ruins of an old castle during their trip. 
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wartime
wartime
[sostantivo]

a period during which an open war is underway

tempo di guerra

tempo di guerra

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ancestry
ancestry
[sostantivo]

the people from whom a person is descended

ascendenza

ascendenza

Ex: She traced her ancestry back to the 16th century. 
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aristocracy
aristocracy
[sostantivo]

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

aristocrazia

aristocrazia

Ex: The event was attended by members of the aristocracy in elegant attire. 
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chronology
chronology
[sostantivo]

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

cronologia

cronologia

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fortress
fortress
[sostantivo]

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

fortezza

fortezza

Ex: The ancient fortress stood atop the hill, overlooking the surrounding countryside. 
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successor
successor
[sostantivo]

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

successore

successore

Ex: The CEO announced her retirement and named her longtime deputy as her successor. 
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former
former
[aggettivo]

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

precedente

precedente

Ex: The city has undergone significant changes, with many of its former buildings replaced by modern skyscrapers. 
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anno Domini
anno Domini
[avverbio]

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

DC

DC

Ex: The ancient city was founded in 753 BC and later became a significant hub during the Roman Empire, enduring until AD 476. 
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before Christ
before Christ
[avverbio]

marking the years before Christ's supposed birth

AC

AC

Ex: The ancient civilization of Mesopotamia flourished around 3000 BC. 
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the Middle Ages
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

Medioevo

Ex: Castles and knights are iconic symbols of life during the Middle Ages. 
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