oral history
The collection and study of historical information about individuals, families,…The collection and study of historical information about individuals, families, important events, or everyday life using audiotapes, videotapes, or transcriptions of planned interviews.
» If you have resources such as oral histories, interviews, or publications to share, please get in touch.
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2 senses(countable, uncountable)The collection and study of historical information about individuals, families, important events, or everyday life using audiotapes, videotapes, or transcriptions of planned interviews.
у́стная исто́рияústnaja istórija
(countable, uncountable)Oral tradition.
Examples
1 sentencesIf you have resources such as oral histories, interviews, or publications to share, please get in touch.
Translations
2 languagesBy meaning 1
Forms
plural: oral histories| Singular | oral history |
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Lessons for this word
1 lessons- A1Countable and uncountable nouns — Because it can be uncountable
See also
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