De archivalia
Example: De archivalia bevatten waardevolle documenten over de middeleeuwse geschiedenis.
Definition
"De archivalia" refers to historical archives or collections of documents that hold valuable information, especially relating to history, such as medieval times. These archival materials are essential for research and understanding past events and societies.
Etymology
The term "de archivalia" originates from the Latin word "archivum," meaning a place where public records or documents are kept. Over time, it evolved in Dutch to refer to collections of historical records. Did you know that archivalia literally means 'things belonging to the archives'?
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"De archivalia" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - History - (C2) - set 1", containing 106 commonly used words.
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