Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
archives
noun
/ˈɑːr.kaɪvz/
Definition
A collection of documents, records, or other materials that are stored for preservation and reference.
Examples
- The national archives hold a wealth of historical documents.
- She spent hours sifting through the archives to find the original manuscript.
Meaning
Archives refer to the places or repositories where important documents and records are kept. They can also refer to the actual materials that are preserved for historical or informational purposes.
Synonyms
- records
- repository
- documents
- manuscripts
