History noun – Definition, examples, and usage explained

Definition

History (uncountable) — all events that took place in the past.

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Usage

The word history often refers to important past events or to the study of change and continuity over time. It can describe both collective human experiences and specific periods or subjects, such as political, cultural, or scientific developments.

"Those who cannot remember the past are condemned to repeat it." — George Santayana


Author’s summary: The term "history" means the record of past events that shape humanity’s collective and cultural memory.

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