Chronicle (Noun)
Meaning
A record or narrative description of past events; "a history of France"; "he gave an inaccurate account of the plot to kill the president"; "the story of exposure to lead".
Classification
Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.
Examples
- The ancient civilization's chronicle was inscribed on stone tablets and revered by its people for centuries.
- Her book is a detailed chronicle of the struggle for women's suffrage in the United States.
- The village elder began to recite a chronicle of the great flood that had occurred a generation ago.
- A renowned historian, he devoted his career to creating a comprehensive chronicle of the American Civil War.
- The museum exhibit included a beautifully illustrated chronicle of the construction of the Great Pyramid of Giza.
Synonyms
Hypernyms
Hyponyms
- Historical Document
- Life
- Historical Paper
- Annals
- Chronological Record
- Biography
- Life History
- Case History
- Recital
- Etymology
- Ancient History