MEANING
Important because of its role in history.
Use it for
Collective memory; significant events; preserved public identityGive the place a remembered role, not just an early date.
Words that belong together
- historic district
- historic site
- historic meeting place
On the page
The historic square was where the first public election results had been announced.
Visitors came to the historic district to understand the town's labor movement.
She opposed turning the historic meeting place into private offices.
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Word forms
- Base
- historic
Usage notes
Primary category: setting. Not merely old: historical means related to the past, while historic usually marks significance. Official district designations may use the word as a legal label. Normally non-gradable as a significance label; more historic can compare historical importance but is often avoidable.
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