The source
Example: The source of this old story is a famous book.
Definition
"The source" in history refers to the original document, artifact, or testimony from which information is obtained, providing the foundation for understanding past events. It is the starting point for historians to analyze and interpret historical facts accurately.
Etymology
The term "the source" comes from the Old French word 'sourse,' derived from the Latin 'surgere,' meaning 'to rise.' Originally, it referred to the spring of a river, symbolizing the origin or beginning of something, which perfectly fits its historical use as the origin of information.
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"The source" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - History - (A1) - set 1", containing 208 commonly used words.
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