history

US /ˈhɪs.t̬ɚ.i/
UK /ˈhɪs.t̬ɚ.i/
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1.

the study of past events, particularly in human affairs

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She is studying ancient Roman history at university.
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The book provides a comprehensive history of the American Civil War.
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pastchroniclerecordaccountnarrative
2.

the whole series of past events connected with a particular person or thing

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The company has a long history of innovation.
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He has a complicated medical history.
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backgroundrecordpaststorychronicle
3.

the past considered as a whole

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That event changed the course of history.
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We must learn from history to avoid repeating mistakes.
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the pastantiquitybygone daysolden times
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art historyalternate historynatural historymake historythe rest is history