pseudohistory
pseudohistory · pseudohistories
False historyFalse history.
Meaning
2 senses(countable, derogatory, uncountable)False history.
When asked what could possibly justify their aggression, they responded with nothing but pseudohistory and mythology.
(countable, derogatory, uncountable)Any work claiming to be a historical account without using established historiographical methods, especially one using personal speculation or questionable evidence without necessary care or concern for the truth.
Origin
From pseudo- + history, coined around 1815, after New Latin pseudo-historia (since 1654 orFrom pseudo- + history, coined around 1815, after New Latin pseudo-historia (since 1654 or earlier according to OED).
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Forms
plural: pseudohistoriesWord family
3 related wordsLessons for this word
1 lessons- A1Countable and uncountable nouns — Because it can be uncountable