Historically
/hɪˈstɔrɪkli/Definition, CEFR level B2, pronunciation, examples, and quiz.
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Definition
adverbIn relation to past events or the study of history.
Extra definitions
adverbAccording to recorded history.
adverbOver the course of history.
adverbIn a historic manner; with reference to history or the historical record.
Sentence Examples
The city has historically welcomed immigrants.
The region was historically important.
Historically, winters were colder.
Synonyms & Antonyms
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Word Origin & History
From historical + -ly or historic + -ally.
Literary Quotations & Historical Citations
“Holden Matthews, 21, has been charged in connection with fires at three historically black churches in Louisiana.”
— 2019 April 11, Harmeet Kaur, “Authorities say black metal may have influenced the Louisiana church fires suspect. Here’s what to know.”, in CNN:
“In January, the anti-corruption organization Citizens for Responsibility and Ethics in Washington, or CREW, released a detailed report on the historically unethical presidency of Donald Trump.”
— 2018 February 23, Michelle Goldberg, “The De-Trumpification Agenda”, in The New York Times, archived from the original on 23 Feb 2018:
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CEFR Practice Quiz
The city has ____ welcomed immigrants.