Meaning of the word "alternate history" in English
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alternate history
US /ˈɔːl.tər.nət ˈhɪs.tər.i/
UK /ˈɔːl.tər.nət ˈhɪs.tər.i/
Noun
1.
a genre of fiction in which one or more historical events are changed, and the resulting consequences are explored
Example:
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Philip K. Dick's 'The Man in the High Castle' is a classic example of alternate history.
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Many video games explore alternate history scenarios, such as what if World War II had a different outcome.
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