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Topic: History

anticity

IPA: /æn'tɪsɪti/

KK: /æn'tɪsɪti/

adjective

Definition: Relating to a dislike or opposition to cities and urban areas.

Example: The anticity movement advocates for more rural living and less urban development.

anticolonial

IPA: /ˌæntɪˈkoʊniəl/

KK: /æntiˈkoʊniəl/

adjective

Definition: Opposed to or resisting colonial rule and influence.

Example: The country's leaders adopted an anticolonial stance to fight against foreign domination.

anticolonialism

IPA: /ˌæntiˈkoʊləˌnɪzəm/

KK: /ˌæntiˈkoʊləˌnɪzəm/

noun

Definition: A movement or ideology that fights against the control and domination of one country over another, particularly in the context of historical colonial rule.

Example: The rise of anticolonialism in the 20th century led to many countries gaining independence from colonial powers.

antihistorical

IPA: /ˌæn.ti.hɪsˈtɒr.ɪ.kəl/

KK: /æntiˈhɪstərɪkəl/

adjective

Definition: Describing something that goes against or contradicts historical facts or events.

Example: The author's antihistorical perspective challenged the traditional narratives of the past.

antiquarian

IPA: /ˌæntɪˈkwɛəriən/

KK: /æn'tɪkwɛriən/

adjective

Definition: Relating to the study or collection of old or rare items, especially books and artifacts.

Example: The antiquarian bookstore was filled with rare first editions and historical manuscripts.

noun

Definition: A person who studies, collects, or sells old and valuable items, especially from the past.

Example: The antiquarian displayed his rare collection of ancient coins at the museum.

antiquarianism

IPA: /ˌæntɪˈkwɛəriənɪzəm/

KK: /æntɪˈkwɛəriənɪzəm/

noun

Definition: The study or appreciation of old objects, especially antiques, and the past.

Example: Her passion for antiquarianism led her to collect rare books and artifacts from history.

antiquary

IPA: /ˈæntɪkwəri/

KK: /æn'tɪkwɛri/

noun

Definition: A person who studies or collects antiques, especially items from the past that are valuable or interesting.

Example: The antiquary spent years gathering rare books and artifacts from ancient civilizations.

antiquate

IPA: //ænˈtɪkweɪt//

KK: /æn'tɪkweɪt/

transitive verb

Definition: To make something old-fashioned or no longer useful.

Example: The rapid advancement of technology can antiquate older devices quickly.

antiquated

IPA: /ˈæntɪkweɪtɪd/

KK: /æn'tɪkweɪtɪd/

adjective

Definition: Something that is very old and no longer useful or fashionable.

Example: The antiquated technology in the office made it difficult to complete tasks efficiently.

antiquation

IPA: /ˌæntɪˈkweɪʃən/

KK: /æntɪˈkweɪʃən/

noun

Definition: The process of becoming old or no longer useful.

Example: The antiquation of technology can lead to the need for constant updates.

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