English Words for "History" | C2 Vocabulary

anachronism

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an object, person, or event that is out of place in terms of time or context, often appearing in a historical setting before its actual invention or introduction

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In the film set in ancient Rome, the appearance of a wristwatch on one of the characters was a glaring anachronism.

The use of modern language in a historical novel set in the 18th century was considered an anachronism by literary critics.

palimpsest

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a manuscript that was written on, erased, and written on again and again, while the previous text was still partially visible

page

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a young servant or attendant, usually a boy, in a noble or royal household during medieval and Renaissance times, responsible for various tasks and receiving education in chivalry

hieroglyphic

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a system of writing using symbols or pictures, originally used by the ancient Egyptians

galley

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a rowing ship used in ancient and medieval times, known for its long, slender design and multiple rows of oars, often employed in naval warfare and trade

belle epoque

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a period in Western Europe (1871-1914) marked by peace, optimism, and cultural growth

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zeitgeist

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the defining spirit or mood of a particular period in history, reflecting the ideas and beliefs of the time

genealogy

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the lineage or ancestry of a person, tracing their familial relationships and connections through multiple generations

relic

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an object or part of an object surviving from the past, typically with historical or emotional value, often linked to a person, event, or era

antiquity

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the historical period before the Middle Ages, especially before the sixth century when Greeks and Romans were the most prosperous

crusade

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a medieval military expedition by European Christians to reclaim or defend Christian territories in the Holy Land

decolonization

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the process by which colonies or territories gain independence from colonial rule

barbarian

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a person who was not a member of a great civilization (Greek, Roman, Christian) and was believed to be savage and uncivil

tsar

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the king or emperor of Russia prior to 1917

to chronicle

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to record a series of historical events in a detailed way by a chronological order

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the Commonwealth

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the political structure during a period in the history of the UK between 1649 and 1660, called the interregnum, during which the country was ruled without a king or queen

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