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Topic: History

heritage

IPA: /ˈhɛrɪtɪdʒ/

KK: /ˈhɛrɪtɪdʒ/

noun

Definition: The traditions, values, or properties that are passed down from previous generations, often related to culture or family.

Example: The festival celebrates the rich heritage of our ancestors.

herma

IPA: /ˈhɜːrmə/

KK: /ˈhɜr.mə/

noun

Definition: A type of stone pillar or statue, often depicting a head and sometimes a phallus, used in ancient Greece as a boundary marker or for religious purposes.

Example: The ancient Greeks placed a herma at the entrance of their homes to protect them.

heroics

IPA: /hɪˈroʊɪks/

KK: /hɪˈroʊɪks/

noun

Definition: The actions or deeds that show great courage or bravery, often in difficult situations.

Example: The firefighter's heroics saved several lives during the blaze.

herrenvolk

IPA: /ˈhɛrənˌvoʊk/

KK: /hɛrənˌvoʊk/

noun

Definition: A term used to describe a group of people considered to be superior to others, often associated with ideas of racial superiority.

Example: The ideology of herrenvolk was used to justify discrimination and oppression.

herstory

IPA: /ˈhɜːr.stɔː.ri/

KK: /ˈhɜrˌstɔri/

noun

Definition: A way of looking at the past that focuses on women's experiences and contributions, often highlighting their roles and perspectives that are usually overlooked in traditional history.

Example: The book offers a unique herstory that celebrates the achievements of women throughout the ages.

hetman

IPA: /ˈhɛtmən/

KK: /hɛtˈmæn/

noun

Definition: A leader or chief, especially among the Cossacks, who has authority over a group or community.

Example: The hetman led his troops into battle with great courage and strategy.

hexapla

IPA: /hɛkˈsæplə/

KK: /hɛkˈsæplə/

noun

Definition: A book or manuscript that presents the same text in six different languages or versions side by side, especially the one created by Origen in the 3rd century for the Old Testament.

Example: The hexapla allowed scholars to compare biblical texts in multiple languages.

heyday

IPA: /ˈheɪdeɪ/

KK: /ˈheɪˌdeɪ/

noun

Definition: The time when someone or something is at its most successful or popular.

Example: The band was at its heyday in the 1990s, with hit songs topping the charts.

hidalgo

IPA: /hɪˈdɑːlɡoʊ/

KK: /hɪˈdɑlɡoʊ/

noun

Definition: A person from the lower nobility in Spain, often with a title but not wealthy.

Example: The hidalgo was proud of his heritage, even though he had little money.

hieratic

IPA: /haɪˈrætɪk/

KK: /haɪˈrætɪk/

adjective

Definition: Relating to a simplified form of ancient Egyptian writing or to something that is very formal and stylized, often associated with sacred or priestly matters.

Example: The hieratic script was used by priests for religious texts in ancient Egypt.

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