historicisation

[US]/ˌhɪstɒrɪsaɪˈzeɪʃən/
[UK]/ˌhɪstɔːrɪsəˈzeɪʃən/

Translation

n.the process of making something historic or treating something as historical; the act of placing something in a historical context

Example Sentences

the historicisation of this literary text reveals previously overlooked political undertones.

scholars advocate for a critical historicisation of colonial narratives to understand their lasting impact.

the process of historicisation allows historians to contextualize ancient customs within their proper timeframe.

radical historicisation challenges traditional interpretations by examining artifacts through a modern lens.

this methodology emphasizes the historicisation of scientific discoveries to trace their evolution over centuries.

the act of historicisation transforms how we perceive religious rituals and their cultural significance.

feminist critics have introduced a new framework for the historicisation of gender roles in literature.

the practice of historicisation requires careful examination of primary sources and archival materials.

a comprehensive historicisation of economic systems reveals patterns of wealth distribution across generations.

some historians argue that excessive historicisation can strip events of their contemporary relevance.

the historicisation of trauma narratives helps communities process collective memory and healing.

cultural historicisation provides essential context for understanding the development of artistic movements.

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