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historicism Definition


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historicism
noun
    1. The idea that historical events are determined by natural laws.
    2. The theory that sociological circumstances are historically determined.
    3. A strong or excessive involvement with and respect for the institutions of the past.
Derivative: historicist
noun, adj
    Etymology: 19c: historic + -ism.



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