De kroniekschrijver
Example: De kroniekschrijver noteert belangrijke gebeurtenissen in het dorp.
Definition
"De kroniekschrijver" refers to the chronicler who records important historical events, especially within a specific community or region. This person documents past occurrences in detail to preserve them for future generations, often providing an important source of historical information.
Etymology
The term "de kroniekschrijver" combines the Dutch words "kroniek" meaning chronicle, derived from the Greek 'khronikos' relating to time, and "schrijver" meaning writer. Together, it literally means 'chronicle writer,' a title historically given to those who documented events in chronological order.
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"De kroniekschrijver" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - History - (A2) - set 1", containing 105 commonly used words.
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