Archival records
Example: The historian spent months analyzing the archival records for accuracy.
Definition
"Archival records" are documents or materials preserved because of their historical, legal, or informational value, often stored in archives for long-term conservation and research purposes. These records provide valuable insights into past events, decisions, and activities.
Etymology
The term "archival records" combines 'archival,' relating to archives, and 'records,' meaning documents or evidence of past events. 'Archive' comes from the Greek 'arkheion,' meaning 'public office' or 'town hall,' where official documents were kept, highlighting the importance of preserving historical information.
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"Archival records" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - History - (C2) - set 1", containing 212 commonly used words.
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