Example: The historian relied heavily on the primary testimony from eyewitnesses.
Definition
"Primary testimony" refers to firsthand accounts or evidence provided directly by individuals who witnessed or experienced an event. It is crucial in historical research as it offers direct insight and reliable information about past occurrences.
Translations
testimonio primario
primaire getuigenis
testimoniatge primari
le témoignage direct
primäre Zeugenaussage
Etymology
The term "primary testimony" combines "primary," meaning first or earliest in importance, from Latin 'primarius,' and "testimony," derived from Latin 'testimonium,' meaning evidence or witness statement. Together, they emphasize original, firsthand evidence used in historical contexts.
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"Primary testimony" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - History - (C2) - set 1", containing 212 commonly used words.
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