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his·tor·i·cism

(hĭ-stôr′ĭ-sĭz′əm, -stŏr′-)

1. A theory that events are determined or influenced by conditions and inherent processes beyond the control of humans.

2. The view that historical awareness is crucial for adequate understanding in a particular field or in general.

3. Art & Architecture The deliberate use or revival of historical styles in contemporary works.

4. Philosophy The view that historical periods should be studied without imposing anachronistic categories of evaluation.

his·tor′i·cist adj. & n.

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historiciste

historicist

[hɪˈstɒrɪsɪst] ADJ → historicista

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