Historisch
Example: De historische gebeurtenissen veranderen ons begrip van de samenleving.
Definition
"Historisch" is an adjective describing something related to history or past events, often emphasizing significance or importance in historical context. For example, "historisch" events are those that have shaped or influenced society's understanding of its development.
Etymology
The word "historisch" comes from the Dutch language, derived from the Greek word 'historikos,' meaning 'of history' or 'knowledgeable.' It entered Dutch via Latin 'historicus,' reflecting its connection to history and storytelling. Did you know that the root 'histor' means 'wise man' or 'judge' in ancient Greek?
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"Historisch" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - History - (C1) - set 1", containing 99 commonly used words.
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