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annals


Meanings
  • noun

    Historical records or annals, usually in written form, detailing significant events of a people, organization, or place.

    - "The annals of the Roman Empire provide valuable insights into the history of ancient Rome."
    - "The university maintains a comprehensive set of annals detailing the achievements of its alumni."
  • noun

    A collection or record of events, especially those of historical importance.

    - "The annals of the monastery contain the daily lives and accomplishments of its monks."
    - "The annals of the royal family trace their lineage back to the earliest recorded history."

Pronunciation




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Synonyms

history
Rhymes
Words rhyming with annals
hymns , chymes , crimes
Variants
List of all variants of annals that leads to same result
annals
Etymology
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From Latin annalis, meaning 'pertaining to the year' or 'annual'.


Trivia
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  1. The term 'annals' is derived from the Latin word annus, which means 'year'.

  2. The earliest known surviving annals date back to ancient Mesopotamia, around 2500 BC.

  3. In some cultures, the keeping of annals was considered a sacred duty, and those who failed to maintain the records were often punished severely.


Related Concepts
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  1. chronicles: Chronicles are similar to annals in that they are historical records, but they often provide more detailed accounts of events and the perspectives of those who lived through them.

  2. calendars: Calendars are a type of annals that record important dates and events, often organized by month and day.


Culture
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The term 'annals' has been used extensively in literature, particularly in historical and academic contexts. In art, annals have been depicted in various forms, such as scrolls or bound books. In music, the term 'annals' has been used metaphorically to refer to the history or evolution of a particular genre or style.

How to Memorize "annals"

  1. visualize

    - Imagine a large, leather-bound book filled with pages of carefully written entries detailing significant historical events.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'annals' with the idea of historical records or chronicles.

  3. mnemonics

    - Create a mnemonic device by remembering that 'annals' starts with the same letters as 'ancient records'.


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