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Topic: History

historiographic

IPA: /ˌhɪstəˈrɪəˌɡræfɪk/

KK: /hɪˌstɔrɪəˈɡræfɪk/

adjective

Definition: Connected to the study and writing of history.

Example: The historiographic approach provides new insights into past events.

historiography

IPA: /hɪˌstɔːrɪˈɒɡrəfi/

KK: /hɪˌstɔrɪˈɑɡrəfi/

noun

Definition: The study and writing of history, focusing on how historical events are recorded and interpreted.

Example: Historiography helps us understand how different historians view the same events in various ways.

history

IPA: /ˈhɪstəri/

KK: /ˈhɪstəri/

noun

Definition: The study or record of past events, especially in human affairs, often presented in a chronological order.

Example: She loves reading about the history of ancient civilizations.

hogan

IPA: /ˈhoʊɡən/

KK: /hoʊgən/

noun

Definition: A traditional one-room dwelling of the Navajo people, typically constructed with logs and mud, and usually having the entrance facing east. It can also be used for ceremonial purposes.

Example: The family gathered in their hogan to celebrate the festival together.

holocaust

IPA: //ˈhoʊləkɔst//

KK: /ˈhoʊləˌkɔst/

noun

Definition: A term used to describe a large-scale destruction or loss of life, particularly referring to the genocide of Jews and others by the Nazis during World War II.

Example: The Holocaust was a tragic event in history that resulted in the deaths of millions of people.

holystone

IPA: /ˈhoʊliˌstoʊn/

KK: /ˈhoʊliˌstoʊn/

noun

Definition: A type of soft stone that is used to clean and smooth the wooden surfaces of a ship's deck.

Example: The crew used a holystone to scrub the deck until it shone.

transitive verb

Definition: To clean or polish a surface using a piece of soft sandstone.

Example: The sailor had to holystone the deck to keep it clean and smooth.

homer

IPA: /ˈhoʊmər/

KK: /ˈhoʊmɚ/

intransitive verb

Definition: In baseball, to hit a home run, which means hitting the ball out of the playing field and scoring a run.

Example: He homered in the fifth inning to help his team win the game.

noun

Definition: A type of pigeon that is trained to return home from long distances, often used in racing or messaging.

Example: The homers flew back to their loft after being released miles away.

homeric

IPA: /həʊˈmɛrɪk/

KK: /hoʊˈmɛrɪk/

adjective

Definition: Relating to the ancient Greek poet Homer, his time, or his works, often used to describe something grand or epic in scale.

Example: The film was a homeric tale of adventure and heroism.

hominin

IPA: /ˈhɒmɪnɪn/

KK: /ˈhɑːmɪnɪn/

noun

Definition: A member of the group that includes modern humans and their extinct relatives, known for walking on two legs.

Example: Scientists study hominins to understand human evolution better.

hoplite

IPA: /ˈhɒplaɪt/

KK: /ˈhɒplaɪt/

noun

Definition: A type of soldier from ancient Greece who fought on foot and was well-equipped with armor and weapons.

Example: The hoplite marched into battle, ready to defend his city-state.

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