Historia Meaning and Definition
Historia
Pronunciation
/hɪˈstrɪiə/
Part of Speech
Noun
Definition
A written or oral account of past events; a narrative that records historical events, persons, and institutions.
Etymology
From Latin “historia”, from Greek “istoría”, from “historos”, to inquire.
Usage Notes
Historia is often used in academic and historical contexts to refer to written records of past events.
Cultural References
In Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince, Hermione Granger says “Historia” when explaining the importance of knowing history.
Idiomatic Expressions or Phrases
- “Record of the past”
Related Words or Phrases
- Account
- Narrative
- Document
Collocations
- Historia of an event
- Historia book
Frequency of Use
Historia is a relatively rare term, but its usage has increased in recent years due to its widespread adoption in academic and historical contexts.
Common Misspellings
- Gherbera
- Gerbera