The chronicle
Example: The chronicle tells the story of the old city.
Definition
"The chronicle" refers to a detailed and factual record of historical events presented in the order they occurred. It typically provides a straightforward narrative, often used to document important occurrences or developments over time.
Etymology
The word "chronicle" comes from the Latin 'chronica,' which itself derives from the Greek word 'khronikos,' meaning 'of time' or 'timely.' Did you know that "chronicle" originally referred to a time-based record, emphasizing the sequential nature of events?
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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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