The chronicle
Example: The chronicle tells the story of the old city.
Definition
"The chronicle" refers to a detailed and factual written account of historical events arranged in chronological order. It often aims to document significant happenings over time, such as "The chronicle" tells the story of the old city, preserving its history for future generations.
Etymology
The word "chronicle" comes from the Greek 'chronikos,' which means 'relating to time,' derived from 'chronos,' meaning time. Did you know? The term originally described records arranged strictly in the order events occurred, emphasizing the importance of time in historical narration.
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"The chronicle" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - History - (A2) - set 1", containing 210 commonly used words.
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